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Vintage framed coastal seascape lithograph titled New England Lighthouse by Tom Nicholas, issued by the Franklin Mint Gallery of Fine …
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Vintage framed coastal seascape lithograph titled New England Lighthouse by Tom Nicholas, issued by the Franklin Mint Gallery of Fine Art in 1977. The piece depicts a dramatic New England lighthouse perched on rugged cliffs above crashing Atlantic waves. Presented in a handsome wood frame with linen mat, this classic maritime scene adds timeless coastal character to traditional interiors, libraries, or nautical-inspired spaces.
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Extended Description
This framed color lithograph titled New England Lighthouse captures the enduring romance of the American coastline. The artwork portrays a solitary lighthouse standing guard along a rocky New England shoreline, with foaming waves breaking against the cliffs and a cluster of coastal buildings nestled nearby. The atmospheric sky and layered coastline evoke the quiet drama and resilience of maritime life.
The lithograph was produced in 1977 by the Franklin Mint Gallery of Fine Art as part of a series of original seascape lithographs by artist Tom Nicholas. The work is signed in the plate and accompanied by its original Certificate of Authenticity from the Franklin Mint, confirming the piece as a limited edition color lithograph issued by the gallery.
Professionally framed with a wide linen mat and wood frame, the presentation gives the print a refined, gallery-ready presence. The palette of ocean blues, stone grays, and soft coastal greens pairs beautifully with traditional interiors, nautical décor, or English library–style spaces.
A classic decorative coastal artwork that brings both history and atmosphere to a room.
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Dimensions
Frame (overall)
• Width: 25 in
• Height: 20.5 in
Visible artwork (inside mat)
• Width: 19 in
• Height: 14.5 in
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Condition Report
• Very good vintage condition
• Lithograph colors remain strong and well preserved
• Frame shows light, age-appropriate wear consistent with vintage display
• Matting and backing intact
• Includes original Franklin Mint Certificate of Authenticity on the reverse
• Ready to hang
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Historical Context
During the 1970s, the Franklin Mint Gallery of Fine Art produced a number of limited-edition lithographs designed to bring fine-art subjects into accessible home collections. Maritime scenes were particularly popular, reflecting a broader cultural fascination with coastal heritage, lighthouses, and traditional seafaring imagery.
Tom Nicholas created this seascape series to celebrate the rugged beauty of New England’s coastline—an enduring subject in American art and maritime history.
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Attribution
Artist: Tom Nicholas
Title: New England Lighthouse
Publisher: Franklin Mint Gallery of Fine Art
Year: 1977
Medium: Color lithograph
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- Dimensions
- 25ʺW × 2ʺD × 20.5ʺH
- Styles
- Coastal
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Seascape
- Architecture
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sky Blue
- Condition Notes
- This framed lithograph is in very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with its age and original framing. … moreThis framed lithograph is in very good vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with its age and original framing. • Print surface remains clean and well preserved with strong color and no visible tears or creasing. • Signed and dated in the lower margin “Tom Nicholas 1977.” • Original framing present with neutral linen matting and a wood-tone frame. • Minor surface wear and light patina visible on the frame consistent with age. • Back retains the original Franklin Mint Gallery of Fine Art certificate label, confirming the print as part of a limited lithograph edition series. • Original hanging wire remains intact and ready for display. Overall, the piece presents beautifully and displays very well both as a coastal decorative print and as part of a traditional gallery wall. less
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