This small but remarkable oil on board is 6" x 8", 9-1/4" x 11-1/4" with the frame. It depicts four or five ships with sails on calm seas under the clouds. There is a signature at lower left that is possibly h. holder, a late 19th c. English artist, but it is difficult to be certain. The painting itself is in excellent condition, no paint loss, although it might benefit from a cleaning. Since many people prefer original condition, I have not had it cleaned. There is a nick in the gilded plaster of the frame at the lower left corner and a scrape at the bottom edge of the frame, but these are not serious and do not affect the image itself. This lovely small and desirable painting can fit just about anywhere, like a foyer, a narrow part of wall next to a door, etc.

Art (paintings, prints, frames)
Seascape