
Vintage Wood Block Transfer Print of Winslow Homer's 'Breezing Up'
This item is a vintage decorative wall plaque featuring a mechanical transfer print of the iconic 1876 oil painting 'Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)' by the American artist Winslow Homer. The scene depicts a father and three boys in a catboat navigating a choppy sea under a clouded sky, with a schooner visible in the distance. Physically, the piece consists of a lithographic or chromolithographic print applied directly to a flat wooden board, approximately 8x10 inches in size. The edges reveal a thin wood veneer or solid wood backing with a simple, dark-stained beveled edge. The colors have significant yellowing due to age-related varnish degradation, giving the original blues and whites of the sky and ocean a muted, olive-green cast. Notable condition issues include surface abrasions, minor scuffing on the corners, and a visible horizontal glare suggesting a glossy lacquer or protective finish. There is a small metal ring hanger attached to the top center, indicating it was manufactured as mass-produced home decor, likely dating from the mid-20th century (1950s-1970s). The craftsmanship is characteristic of commercial art reproductions of that era, intended for a rustic or nautical-themed interior.
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Estimated Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Art Reproductions
Appraised On
March 11, 2026
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $35.00
Item Description
This item is a vintage decorative wall plaque featuring a mechanical transfer print of the iconic 1876 oil painting 'Breezing Up (A Fair Wind)' by the American artist Winslow Homer. The scene depicts a father and three boys in a catboat navigating a choppy sea under a clouded sky, with a schooner visible in the distance. Physically, the piece consists of a lithographic or chromolithographic print applied directly to a flat wooden board, approximately 8x10 inches in size. The edges reveal a thin wood veneer or solid wood backing with a simple, dark-stained beveled edge. The colors have significant yellowing due to age-related varnish degradation, giving the original blues and whites of the sky and ocean a muted, olive-green cast. Notable condition issues include surface abrasions, minor scuffing on the corners, and a visible horizontal glare suggesting a glossy lacquer or protective finish. There is a small metal ring hanger attached to the top center, indicating it was manufactured as mass-produced home decor, likely dating from the mid-20th century (1950s-1970s). The craftsmanship is characteristic of commercial art reproductions of that era, intended for a rustic or nautical-themed interior.
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