LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas

Measurements:

28.75 in. (73.03 cm.) (height) by 50.00 in. (127.00 cm.) (width)

Markings:

Signed Geo. Essig and dated 1877 (lr); signed Geo. E. Essig, dated 1877 and inscribed 'The voyage nearly ended' on the reverse

Condition:

Wax lined. Frame rubbing. Light surface dirt. Narrow, fine 5'' vertical area of inpainting at extreme lower left, corresponds with frame rubbing. 1 1/2'' spot at upper left, very small scattered area in sky as well as a 2 1/2'' vertical area at center right edge. No visible inpainting in water. Inscription on the reverse appears to be transcribed after lining.