{"product_id":"vincent-castello-berry-83","title":"Vintage 1983 Nautical Calligraphy and Illustration","description":"\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eVintage 1983 Nautical Calligraphy \u0026amp; Illustration: \"Index of Boats \u0026amp; Designers\" by Vincent Castello\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem #:\u003c\/b\u003e 4061\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePerfect for the maritime collector or sailing enthusiast, this charming piece of nautical history features beautifully hand-lettered calligraphy detailing an \"Index of Boats \u0026amp; Designers.\" Signed \"Berry '83\" (attributed to Vincent Castello), this framed artwork serves as a fascinating reference guide to classic sailboats and America's leading naval architects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe artwork is elegantly bordered with maritime motifs, featuring a fleet of sailboats across the top, various hull designs along the bottom, and a colorful array of nautical pennants and burgees flanking the sides. The central text explains that it indexes precise, 1\/2-inch to 1-foot scale half-hull models carved from solid basswood. The meticulously penned list includes legendary boat designs—such as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"406\"\u003eDorade\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"414\"\u003eFinisterre\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"430\"\u003eSea Fever\u003c\/i\u003e—paired with iconic naval architects like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"481\"\u003eSparkman \u0026amp; Stephens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"502\"\u003ePhilip L. Rhodes\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"524\"\u003eMcCurdy \u0026amp; Rhodes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist\/Creator:\u003c\/b\u003e Vincent Castello (Signed \"Berry, '83\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e Nautical index, classic sailboats, naval architects, and maritime flags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e Appears to be ink calligraphy and watercolor\/wash illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrame Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 13 ½” W x 21” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePicture Size (Visible Artwork):\u003c\/b\u003e 12” W x 19 ½” H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThis piece is housed in a simple, natural wood frame under glass. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/b\u003e The artwork exhibits visible signs of age, including noticeable water staining and foxing (brown discoloration) primarily along the top and bottom margins of the paper. Please review the images carefully to assess the vintage character and condition of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northeastern Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52222195958041,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/Vincent-Castello-Berry-83-4061_c0f0cfa9-d616-412e-9472-98317ec8c6fe.jpg?v=1775940254","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/vincent-castello-berry-83","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}