T. Bailey, Portland Headlight, Oil on Board

Description: T. Bailey Portland Headlight Oil on Board Signed l.r. "T. Bailey". Provenance: A charming mystery surrounds the maritime paintings by artist and painter T. Bailey. London-born salesman Morris Hambro immigrated to America in 1865. Around 1910, Hambro bought unsigned paintings from unsuspecting artists and sold them throughout New England, gaining a substantial profit. It's unknown who all the exact T. Baily artists are, but it's speculated that among the original painters are Max Berman, Sears Thompson, Mae Bennet Brown, Vivian Forsythe Porter, Melbourne C. Hardwick, William Frederick Paskell, and J. G. Cloudman.Hambro bought the paintings for $15 to $20, affixed the T. Bailey signature, and sold them for up to $50 a piece, which is worth around $1,300 in the 2018 market. At the time, a gallery in Boston allegedly purchased the paintings in bulk. T. Bailey maritime paintings for sale include vintage sailing ships, seascapes, and clipper ships in all their glory. Decorate your home or office in a nautical theme and find vintage maritime paintings online at Invaluable. Dimensions: Sight: 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (39.4 x 49.5 cm.), Frame: 20 1/4 x 24 in. (51.4 x 61 cm.) Medium: Oil on Board Condition: Some yellowing of varnish. U.V. inspection revealed light scattered retouch primarily on ground in front of the house on the left. Light frame rub. Small retouch along right edge near upper corner. Work could benefit from a light cleaning. Otherwise, good condition. Minor losses to frame. Painted gold after losses occurred. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is' and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER'S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%. Description:, T. Bailey Portland Headlight Oil on Board Signed l.r. "T. Bailey". T. Bailey, Portland Headlight, Provenance: A charming mystery surrounds the maritime paintings by artist and painter T. Bailey. London-born salesman Morris Hambro immigrated to America in 1865. Around 1910, Hambro bought unsigned paintings from unsuspecting artists and sold them throughout New England, gaining a substantial profit. It's unknown who all the exact T. Baily artists are, but it's speculated that among the original painters are Max Berman, Sears Thompson, Mae Bennet Brown, Vivian Forsythe Porter, Melbourne C. Hardwick, William Frederick Paskell, and J. G. Cloudman.Hambro bought the paintings for $15 to $20, affixed the T. Bailey signature, and sold them for up to $50 a piece, which is worth around $1,300 in the 2018 market. At the time, a gallery in Boston allegedly purchased the paintings in bulk. T. Bailey maritime paintings for sale include vintage sailing ships, seascapes, and clipper ships in all their glory. Decorate your home or office in a nautical theme and find vintage maritime paintings online at Invaluable. Dimensions: Sight: 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (39.4 x 49.5 cm.), Frame: 20 1/4 x 24 in. (51.4 x 61 cm.) Medium: Oil on Board Condition: Some yellowing of varnish. U.V. inspection revealed light scattered retouch primarily on ground in front of the house on the left. Light frame rub. Small retouch along right edge near upper corner. Work could benefit from a light cleaning. Otherwise, good condition. Minor losses to frame. Painted gold after losses occurred. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is' and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER'S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%. Provenance: A charming mystery surrounds the maritime paintings by artist and painter T. Bailey. London-born salesman Morris Hambro immigrated to America in 1865. Around 1910, Hambro bought unsigned paintings from unsuspecting artists and sold them throughout New England, gaining a substantial profit. It's unknown who all the exact T. Baily artists are, but it's speculated that among the original painters are Max Berman, Sears Thompson, Mae Bennet Brown, Vivian Forsythe Porter, Melbourne C. Hardwick, William Frederick Paskell, and J. G. Cloudman.Hambro bought the paintings for $15 to $20, affixed the T. Bailey signature, and sold them for up to $50 a piece, which is worth around $1,300 in the 2018 market. At the time, a gallery in Boston allegedly purchased the paintings in bulk. T. Bailey maritime paintings for sale include vintage sailing ships, seascapes, and clipper ships in all their glory. Decorate your home or office in a nautical theme and find vintage maritime paintings online at Invaluable. Provenance:, Dimensions: Sight: 15 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (39.4 x 49.5 cm.), Frame: 20 1/4 x 24 in. (51.4 x 61 cm.), Dimensions:, Medium: Oil on Board, Medium:, Condition: Some yellowing of varnish. U.V. inspection revealed light scattered retouch primarily on ground in front of the house on the left. Light frame rub. Small retouch along right edge near upper corner. Work could benefit from a light cleaning. Otherwise, good condition. Minor losses to frame. Painted gold after losses occurred. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is' and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER'S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%. Condition:, Some yellowing of varnish. U.V. inspection revealed light scattered retouch primarily on ground in front of the house on the left. Light frame rub. Small retouch along right edge near upper corner. Work could benefit from a light cleaning. Otherwise, good condition. Minor losses to frame. Painted gold after losses occurred. Thank you for your interest in our upcoming sale. Please be aware that all property is sold ‘as is' and should be viewed in person or by a professional before the sale to fully assess the condition. This condition report has been prepared as a courtesy by Nye & Company specialists and should not be viewed as a substitute for physical examination by you and/or your professional advisor. Nye & Company specialists are not trained restorers/conservators, and the report is not as detailed as a comprehensive report that would be created by a professional advisor. We will do our best to make reliable observations on the work, which we hope will be helpful to you, we strongly recommend you enlist the help of a professional advisor to prepare a more complete report. While we try to photograph items as accurately as possible, please note that digital photography and images, especially when viewed through computer screens, may present colors that differ slightly from the colors of the object when viewed in person. We also wish to respectfully remind you that the Nye & Company warranties pertaining to the property are limited and set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2023 THE NYE & COMPANY BUYER'S PREMIUM HAS BEEN RAISED FROM 23% TO 25%

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