Framed Nautical Etching or Pen-and-Ink Sketch on Paper

This item is a vertically oriented framed artwork depicting a nautical scene, likely rendered as an etching or a finely detailed pen-and-ink drawing on paper. The scene illustrates several small rowboats or fishing vessels on a body of water, with figures visible inside the primary boat in the center. In the foreground, two vertical posts emerge from the water with lines extending from them, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The artwork is housed in a rectangular, silver-toned or pewter-colored wooden frame featuring a repeating embossed floral and scrollwork pattern. The frame shows some signs of gilt loss and surface abrasions, particularly at the corners and along the inner lip. The paper substrate shows significant signs of age, including heavy foxing (brown spotting), amber-toned discoloration, and several moisture-related tide lines across the sky area, which are common in 19th or early 20th-century works. At the bottom right corner, there is a prominent cursive signature that appears to read 'Leon...' or similar, though it is partially obscured by the frame's edge. The overall style suggests a European maritime influence from the Late Victorian or Early Edwardian period. The craftsmanship of the sketch shows high technical proficiency in cross-hatching and line weight to depict reflections on the water.