Bidspirit auction | Thomas Hoyne Lithograph Off for

Thomas Hoyne Lithograph Off for the Banks - Thomas M. Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Color lithograph, Off for the Banks, 1978. The maritime scene depicts the fishing schooner Elsie in 1923. Hand-signed Tom Hoyne in pencil in the lower right margin and numbered 772 / 780 in pencil. Plate-signed lower left. The verso retains a gallery label for Guild Gallery. Sight: 23 3/4 x 27 5/8 in. Frame: 35 1/4 x 39 1/8 in. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.