Edwin Hayes R.H.A. (Irish 1820-1904)
“Ships Along the English Coast”, 1856
Depicting fishermen rowing in a small craft amid turbulent waters, with larger sailing vessels beyond beneath a dramatic cloudy sky
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right and verso “Hayes ’56 A.R.H.A
12″ x 18″
Provenance: Doyle’s Auction, New York, September 14, 2005, Lot 1024 ($3,575)
Property from a Prominent New York City Collector
Estimate: $1500 - $2500