Sold from the Living Estate of Carmelo and Jole Leggio. Well know antique dealers for the last 50 years. 1882 - 1962. German/American. Oil on canvas painting, c. 1939. Image measures 31 1/4" h x 27 5/8" w. Framed measures 39 1/4" h x 35 1/4" w x 2 5/8" d. This is the first of two California Clipper paintings., painted front and back of a clipper ship on its way to the China seas. Framed in ornate gilded wood frame. Signed in lower right corner. Vibrant colors, depicting soaring on waves clipper ship in afternoon sun. This famous illustration artist/painter provided the art work for world renowned books. Illustrated artist for "Treasure Island, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Moby Dick, Cape Horn, The Stow Away and many more.

Good vintage condition wit minor wear to frame.