John Stobart Print - London: Sunset Over the Thames in 1895

Description: London: Sunset Over the Thames in 1895 Artist: John StobartDimensions: 14" x 20"Date Issued: 2005Edition: 350 This is a is new, signed and numbered print by the artist. It has been stored flat in acid free sleeve, out of direct sunlight, and has never been framed. We have been an authorized dealer for John Stobart for over 30 years and have over 100+ prints in our inventory or available to us directly from the artist. Our agreement with the artist specifies we list all of his prints at full retail price. Please let us know if you have any questions. About This Print:The scene is looking west just below Tower Bridge, its bascules raised to allow passage of the new arrival into the Pool of London. Beyond London Bridge marks the head of navigation for deep water ships commerce being extended further westward by lighters being towed in groups of four or six by steam tugs. To the right, inside the Pool and out of view, is the Tower of London, and nearer to London Bridge will be Billingsgate Fish Market and the Long Room on the second floor of the Customs House where all ships masters were obliged to report their arrival and departure. To the left in the painting were the bonded warehouses of the wine and spirits importers, and inside Tower Bridge on the south side mere the wharves of a series of privately owned merchants almost totally bombed out during WW2, which has since become an upscale residential area. Between 1950 and 1957 I used to wander around this wharf which was then a forest of huge derricks, the bases of which straddled rail lines, dwarfing the freight cars below. It was fun to hear the clanging of metal. The smell of rope was always present. It was an exciting world, the memories of which are still as familiar to me as if it were yesterday. I also recall during those days as a student in London, watching lone bargemen manhandle powerless empty barges downstream with a sweep on the outgoing tide, and being awed by their skills and courage in having to clear other river traffic and bridge abutments along their hazardous route. Payment:Orders within the state of California will 8.5% sales tax upon sale. Payment must be received within 72 hours of winning bid. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover. Multiple orders can be combined with no additional shipping. Shipping:We guarantee your item will arrive in mint condition. This item ships via UPS insured for FREE in the United States and expedited shipping is available upon request on all items. Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. About The Gallery:Scrimshaw Gallery is home to the most complete selection of nautical art, scrimshaw, paintings and prints, knives, sculptures and other collectibles. Scrimshaw Gallery represents many of the leading maritime artists working today. Also, Scrimshaw Gallery has the largest collection of contemporary scrimshaw done by the finest artists working in the U.S. We are dedicated to bringing fine art to the experienced collector as well as introducing the fine art of collecting to the novice collector.

Price: 400 USD

Location: Sausalito, California

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