Golden skies, billowing sails, and deep green seas—this collection brings the quiet character of an old captain’s study into your home.

These four vintage maritime paintings feature beautifully detailed sailing ships, with delicate rigging, light catching the waves, and warm wood grain showing through the painted scenes. Their rich amber, olive, and brown palette is complemented by coordinating wooden frames with deep green inner borders.

Each piece is signed Forbes-Wolfe, with a handwritten inscription on the reverse reading, “Engraved and painted by L. Forbes-Wolfe, 1974.” Together, they create a cohesive collection with the charm of artwork gathered and treasured over time.

About the Artist

Lawrence Forbes-Wolfe is a marine artist whose interest in painting historic sailing ships developed while living in London. He has created maritime paintings since the early 1970s, working in oils on wooden panels and incorporating the natural grain into his skies and clouds. His work has been exhibited in galleries and shows along the East Coast.

Display the four together as a nautical gallery wall, arrange them in pairs beside a bookcase, or let them add warmth to a study, library, or coastal retreat.

Details

• Set of four framed maritime paintings

• Artist: L. Forbes-Wolfe

• Dated 1974 on the reverse

• Painted wooden panels with engraved detailing, as described in the artist’s inscriptions

• Coordinating brown and green wooden frames

• Two vertical and two horizontal compositions

• Approximately 9½ × 7½ inches overall per frame, with orientation varying

• Hanging wires attached to the backs

These paintings are in beautiful vintage condition, with the character and charm of pieces treasured over time. Please carefully review all photographs, as they form part of the description and show the condition of the paintings and frames. Feel free to ask any questions before purchasing—I’m happy to help. All sales are final.