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Maker: Gordon Hope Grant (American, 1875-1962)

Age: Circa 1935 or earlier, based on style and artist’s active period (exact date uncertain without provenance)

Original/Reproduction: Original watercolor painting (hand-signed, likely a unique piece)

Color: Muted blues and grays for sea and sky; brown hull; yellow-black stripes with blue serpent on sail; earth tones for figures

Material: Watercolor on paper; wooden frame with glass front and paper matting

Style: Nautical/maritime illustrative, Viking-themed, with a romantic historical aesthetic

Condition Description: Good vintage condition with minor foxing, yellowing, and discoloration on paper from age. No tears or fading to the image. Wooden frame shows scuffs and patina; glass is intact. Matting has slight waviness.

Detailed Description: This captivating original watercolor by Gordon Grant portrays a Viking longship navigating turbulent seas, featuring a dragon-headed prow, rowers with shields, and a striking sail with yellow-black stripes and a blue serpentine design. A smaller ship in the background adds depth. Hand-signed by Grant, this piece reflects his mastery of maritime themes, likely inspired by his illustrations for "The Book of Old Ships." Framed in a period wooden frame with glass, it measures approximately 16x20 inches framed (unframed size approx. 8x11 inches, buyer to confirm). Perfect for collectors of nautical art or Viking history enthusiasts, it carries a rich vintage patina.