{"product_id":"set-2","title":"Pair of Coastal Harbor Oil Paintings with Fishing Boats, England | Circa 1880 to 1900","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePair of Coastal Harbor Oil Paintings with Fishing Boats, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEngland | Circa 1880 to 1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA beautiful pair of late 19th century coastal harbor oil paintings dating to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ecirca 1880 to 1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, depicting fishing boats with tall ochre and russet sails resting along a tidal shoreline. Figures work along the harbor while additional vessels appear through the misty distance, creating depth and atmosphere across the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ePainted in a loose naturalistic style typical of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVictorian English marine painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, the scenes capture everyday life in working coastal villages during the late 19th century when maritime subjects were among the most popular decorative paintings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBoth works are housed in substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eornate gilt Victorian composition frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e with scrolling acanthus ornament, floral corner mounts, and beaded inner borders consistent with English decorative frames of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMarine scenes like these were widely collected during the Victorian era and were often displayed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eas companion paintings flanking a mantel or console\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, making surviving pairs particularly desirable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198922354748,"sku":null,"price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_7468.jpg?v=1776209885","url":"https:\/\/www.sarahandelijahantiques.com\/products\/set-2","provider":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}