Matt Thomas O/C Marine Painting, 2 American Colonial

Matt Thomas (United Kingdom, born 1943) oil on canvas maritime painting depicting two American ships on choppy waters flying the Betsy Ross variant flag, in use circa June 14, 1777 - May 1, 1795, from the sterns. A row boat is approaching the larger ship, with an additional ship and the opposite shoreline visible in the background beneath a late afternoon sky. Signed "Matt Thomas" lower right. Housed in a giltwood frame with carved floral decorations to each corner. Sight: 23 1/2" H x 35 1/2" H x Framed: 33 3/4" H x 45 1/2" W. Provenance: The Guardsmark Collection, Lipman Holdings International, Memphis, Tennessee.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition.