Continental School

Circa 1850. Oil on canvas striking rocky coastal seascape with ship in distance and men at shore along with horseman in distance. The piece is very handsomely framed in period gilt rococo frame, gilding is exceptional. The piece has been cleaned professionally at some point. Some slight crazing to surface consistent with age. No apparent signature detected. H40" W53" (including the frame) Sold from the collection of a Asheville, North Carolina lady.