Oil on canvas scene shows a large schooner being battered by large waves, a lifeboat has rescued some and is in the process of rescuing more. The ship is still intact but in the process of failing. Wonderfully rendered waves and ocean all under a gray to white sky. Note: On February 2nd, 1856 the schooner “Wave” left the port of New York and upon nearing Sandy Hook struck a “cake” of ice that tore hole in her hull. The pilot boat Gazette attended to the rescue and then filed for right to salvage. It was argued that the sinking was outside of the port of New York and that the Gazette was just following their duty and that they did not have right of salvage. Information provided by the United States Courts Schooner Wave V. Hyer Et Al. SIZE: 30″ x 25″. Overall: 35″ x 30″. CONDITION: Wax lined with scattered retouch, craquelure, very good. 52003-10 (3,000-4,000)