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Artist: Arthur Ray Royce (1892-1977)
Approx. Dimensions (Framed): 14.75” × 12”
The Lady Quirk was a wooden sailing vessel with a remarkably long career spanning merchant trade, training, and wartime service. Originally launched as the Raymond in November 1876 and constructed by the shipbuilder Lefurgey in Prince Edward Island, Canada, she exemplifies the sturdy, multi-purpose ships of the late 19th-century sailing era.
As the Raymond, she carried cargoes such as coal and ore along transatlantic routes. Her registry in Swansea, Wales, during this period indicates significant involvement in the Welsh coal trade. In 1929, she was renamed Lady Quirk and underwent substantial alterations that extended her useful life well into the era of steam and motor vessels. From 1930 to 1934, she served as a cadet training ship based in Poole, United Kingdom. During the Second World War, she was taken into Royal Navy service, most likely as a reserve vessel for training or auxiliary duties.
Even by conservative estimates, Lady Quirk enjoyed one of the longest working lives of any wooden sailing ship constructed in the 19th century, remaining in service for approximately 70 to 75 years. She was eventually abandoned in her home port of Swansea between 1950 and 1955. Today, the decayed remains of her hull, consisting primarily of exposed ribs and framing, lie exposed like the skeleton of an archaeological site.
This delicate and atmospheric pencil drawing, signed by the artist, captures the Lady Quirk, during her final years of active service. The sensitive rendering of her graceful three-masted silhouette against the quiet waters perfectly evokes the twilight of the age of sail.
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Approx. Dimensions (Framed): 20.25” × 17.5”
Artist: French School, 19th-century (Unsigned)
An extraordinarily vivid and minutely observed panorama of Toulouse at the very end of its age-old river economy. Executed with the precision of a master topographical draftsman, this large and luminous drawing captures the Pont Neuf – the city’s proud 16th–17th-century masterpiece – from the Saint-Cyprien bank on a calm day around 1838.
The composition is breathtaking in its breadth and microscopic detail: seven elegant brick arches with their famous oculus flood-relief openings frame the view toward the dense silhouette of the historic left bank. In the foreground, the gently sloping right-bank quay teems with the daily life that has now vanished: washerwomen beating and hanging laundry, and porters rolling enormous wine barrels.
Every figure, every ripple on the water, every brick course is rendered with a clarity and tenderness that rivals the finest works of the French romantic-realist school.
This is not merely a view of Toulouse; it is one of the most complete and atmospheric visual records of pre-industrial river life along the Garonne before the arrival of the railway.
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Artist: Frank Lewis Emanuel (1865-1948)
Approx. Dimensions (Framed): 21” × 17.75”
Original pencil drawing on textured paper, elegantly framed in an ornate antique gold frame with intricate scrollwork and patinated accents.
This exquisite original pencil drawing captures a serene and atmospheric view along the historic Canal Maubec in La Rochelle, France, where the majestic bell tower of the Église Saint-Sauveur rises prominently against a softly clouded sky.
Executed with masterful precision, the composition centers on the tranquil waterway, its mirrored surface delicately reflecting the surrounding architecture and evoking the timeless maritime charm of this Atlantic port city. To the left, a row of historic facades with chimneys and textured stonework lines the quay, while the right bank features the iconic Gothic-Renaissance tower of Saint-Sauveur, flanked by trees and subtle figures strolling along the promenade—a quiet nod to daily life in the historic city.
Viewed from a distance, the work possesses an ethereal delicacy and understated elegance in its monochromatic palette, intentionally heightened by the opulent, larger-scale frame that beckons the viewer closer with its gilded scroll motifs and aged patina. Upon intimate inspection, the drawing reveals its true virtuosity: intricate cross-hatching and subtle shading bring alive the gentle ripples on the water, the foliage’s soft textures, and the architectural nuances of rooftops, windows, and distant bridge, transforming the scene into a richly detailed meditation on light, reflection, and heritage.
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Approx. Dimensions (Framed): 14.375” × 18.125”
Artist: Frank Lewis Emanuel (1865-1948)
This original pencil sketch from 1925 draws you into a serene, sun-dappled street in historic Bordeaux, France, where the elegant spire of the grand Church of Notre-Dame-de-Cougnes rises dramatically in the distance. Signed by the artist, the drawing masterfully frames the landmark between massive, leafy trees that cast deep, inviting shadows across the quiet pathway.
A solitary figure strolls leisurely in the foreground, adding a touch of everyday life and quiet mystery to the scene. With its bold yet delicate strokes, rich textures, and dreamy play of light and shade, this piece captures the romantic charm and graceful sophistication of early 20th-century French life.
The artwork is elegantly presented in a custom dark wood frame with a rich, warm tone that perfectly complements the pencil sketch. The simple, clean lines and subtle grain of the wood evoke understated sophistication, allowing the drawing to remain the focal point without competing ornate details. A soft neutral mat provides breathing room around the piece, enhancing its quiet atmosphere while giving it a polished, timeless look that’s ready to hang and enjoy.
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