Large 19th Century Signed Original Oil of Early Steamship in Original Carved Frame

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19th Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas depicting an early hybrid steam sailboat. Hybrid steam/sailing vessels, combining both sail and … Read more 19th Century Signed Original Oil on Canvas depicting an early hybrid steam sailboat. Hybrid steam/sailing vessels, combining both sail and steam power, were primarily used during the early to mid 19th century, particularly for transatlantic crossings. The most famous example is the SS Savannah, which made an experimental voyage across the Atlantic in 1819. In the original carved gilt wood frame. The scale is truly spectacular. See less