Bidspirit auction | MANNER OF THOMAS MORAN AMERICAN

MANNER OF THOMAS MORAN AMERICAN MONTEREY COAST OIL PAINTING - Executed in the American Impressionist tradition, this oil on board depicts the dramatic coastline of Monterey, California, featuring ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs topped with cypress trees. The work is housed in a carved wooden frame with a gilt lip and a brass nameplate inscribed 'THOMAS MORAN'. The reverse bears a handwritten ink inscription on the backing paper reading 'Monterey Coast - Calif. / Original Oil by'. seascape, Pacific, marine, artwork, vintage, maritime, painterly. Dimensions Frame: 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. Image: 12 x 9 in. Condition The painted board appears stable with light surface grime and subtle frame rubbing around the outer edges. The wooden frame shows minor scuffing, edge wear, and faint gilt rubbing. The paper tape dust seal on the frame's reverse is torn along the left edge, exposing the wood underneath and revealing a handwritten ink inscription.