ORIGINAL ART PENCIL SKETCH U.S. MERCHANT SHIP SUNBEAM, ROBERT KARSTEN, PLUS

Description: ORIGINAL ART PENCIL SKETCH U.S. MERCHANT SHIP SUNBEAM, ROBERT KARSTEN, PLUS ORIGINAL ART PENCIL SKETCH U.S. MERCHANT SHIP SUNBEAM, ROBERT KARSTEN, PLUS. This listing is for a nicely detailed original art pencil sketch AND a preliminary partial sketch by artist Robert Karsten. THIS DATA IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES: Karsten was born April 27, 1943 in Glen Cove, NY, and lived in York, Pennsylvania. His works have appeared on covers of national magazines and in juried shows as well as in public & private collections. He studied at Maryland Institute College of Art and worked as a college art professor for 15 years (School of Art at Louisiana Tech Univ.) He painted works that included varied railroad related train scenes, construction sites with big rigs & heavy equipment, many local York scenes, portraits, landscapes, etc. His works included oil paintings, pastels, and watercolors. Robert Karsten tragically ended his life in 1996, despondent over the death of his mother. Each piece is done on a tan sketch pad sheet, in very good condition, see photos. The sketch features an image of the U.S. Merchant Ship "Sunbeam" docked; signed on lower left Robert Karsten. And the second sheet features a rough preliminary sketch of the bow. Each piece measures approx. 24" BY 18". When item is packed SECURELY for shipping, it weighs 1 pound. Please see additional works by Karsten that I have listed. (12411) OUR POLICIES: 1) Please read our policies before bidding or buying. All sales are final. Do not bid or buy if you have concerns or questions. We will answer all questions to the best of our ability. 2) Our photos are part of the description. The 12” Westcott wooden ruler is used for comparison sizing and is not included. 3) We ship on Mondays and Fridays only, and payment must reach us by 3pm EST. If bidding on additional items, let us know and we will hold items for shipping discount. Do not pay if buying multiple items (wait for my invoice) or you will not receive the discount. 4) We do not add insurance unless you pay for it. Signature confirms may be added on any item over $50.00 in value if we feel that it is needed. PAYMENT Payment must reach us within 48 Hours of auctions end. (eBay automated system in place) If payment, or contact, isn't received within the time frame, an eBay dispute will be opened. This dispute will be closed, and the item will be re-listed. If you have a problem, please contact us and we will try to help resolve it. RETURNS All items are sold as-is and sales are final. We no longer accept returns on buyer remorse. We will take returns only if the item was not as described or pictured in the auction and if that is the case the buyer must notify us and return the item within 5 days. If our fault, we pay for return Postage. Please keep damaged package and item for return. We try to provide the most accurate and detailed information about every item listed. Photos sometimes show a hue or glare. DOMESTIC SHIPPING/HANDLING Shipping Costs: You will find a eBay shipping calculator located on this auction that will give you a price to send this item to your zip code. We charge $.75 for handling (this includes packaging and materials for US delivery) US Shipping is by United States Postal Service Only. Please note that First class mail and media mail are mailed in a bubble wrap envelope and may not be able to handle additional protection due to size constraints. We recycle shipping boxes. NO International Sales

Price: 125 USD

Location: Hendersonville, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-09-13T00:00:34.000Z

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