
Mid-Century Impressionist Harbor Scene Oil Painting
This is an original oil painting on canvas depicting a tranquil harbor scene, characteristic of mid-20th-century decorative art. The composition features several masted sailing vessels, likely dories or small fishing boats, moored in the foreground and middle ground. To the right, a distinctive coastal lighthouse and various port structures are visible against a soft, hazy background. The color palette is predominantly muted, utilizing shades of grey, taupe, and off-white with subtle yellow highlights in the sky to suggest a misty or early morning light. The painting is signed in the lower right corner, appearing to read 'Mani' or 'Mauri'. The work is executed with impasto techniques, particularly visible in the white highlights on the boats and waves, giving it a textural, three-dimensional quality. It is housed in a contemporary dark wood or composite frame with a grey inner liner and a thin white border. The overall style is reminiscent of 'couch art' or production-style paintings from the 1960s or 1970s, designed for interior decoration. The condition appears fair to good, with no obvious punctures or significant paint loss, though the frame shows some minor scuffing. The canvas shows typical tension for its age, and the surface displays a slight atmospheric patina consistent with a vintage piece.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Basic Information
Category
Fine Art - Paintings
Appraised On
February 21, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Item Description
This is an original oil painting on canvas depicting a tranquil harbor scene, characteristic of mid-20th-century decorative art. The composition features several masted sailing vessels, likely dories or small fishing boats, moored in the foreground and middle ground. To the right, a distinctive coastal lighthouse and various port structures are visible against a soft, hazy background. The color palette is predominantly muted, utilizing shades of grey, taupe, and off-white with subtle yellow highlights in the sky to suggest a misty or early morning light. The painting is signed in the lower right corner, appearing to read 'Mani' or 'Mauri'. The work is executed with impasto techniques, particularly visible in the white highlights on the boats and waves, giving it a textural, three-dimensional quality. It is housed in a contemporary dark wood or composite frame with a grey inner liner and a thin white border. The overall style is reminiscent of 'couch art' or production-style paintings from the 1960s or 1970s, designed for interior decoration. The condition appears fair to good, with no obvious punctures or significant paint loss, though the frame shows some minor scuffing. The canvas shows typical tension for its age, and the surface displays a slight atmospheric patina consistent with a vintage piece.
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