Schooner "Herald" by Reginald Eugene Nickerson (1940)

Original Oil Painting: Schooner "Herald" by Reginald Eugene Nickerson (1940)

Item #: 4092

Acquire a striking piece of American maritime art with this original oil on canvas by the celebrated Massachusetts artist, Reginald Eugene Nickerson (1915-1999). Renowned for his meticulous and vibrant ship portraits, Nickerson masterfully captures the grace and power of the historic American three-masted schooner, Herald.

Painted in 1940, the artwork depicts the sleek, black-hulled vessel underway under full sail, gracefully navigating coastal waters with a lighthouse visible in the distant background. The attention to detail is superb, from the intricate rigging to the ship's pennants and the American flag flying proudly from the stern. The painting is signed "R.E. Nickerson" in red in the lower right corner. The canvas is presented in a classic, antiqued gold-leaf style wooden frame that perfectly complements the rich blues and greens of the sea.

Provenance: This painting features distinguished provenance, retaining multiple lot tags from Christie's auction house on the reverse.

Item Details

• Artist: Reginald Eugene Nickerson (American/Massachusetts, 1915-1999)

• Subject: Ship Portrait of the American Three-Mast Schooner Herald

• Medium: Original Oil on Canvas

• Signature/Date: Signed "R.E. Nickerson" (lower right) / Dated 1940

• Frame Style: Antiqued gold-tone wood frame

Dimensions

• Overall Frame Size: 39 ½” W x 27 ½” H

• Visible Painting Size (Canvas): 35 ¼” W x 23 ½” H

Condition Note

This original oil painting is in excellent vintage condition. The canvas is taut and the colors remain vibrant with lovely, dynamic brushwork. The back of the canvas is clean and displays historic auction tags (Christie's) and an artist/title label. The classic gold-tone frame shows intentional antiquing and minor, standard wear appropriate for its age, adding to its historic character. Please review all provided photos carefully to fully appreciate the detail and condition of the artwork prior to purchase.