Geoff Hunt Limited Edition Remarque - The Mauritius Command #849/850

Description: The Mauritius Command (Remarque) Artist: Geoff Hunt Dimensions: 18 1/4" x 25" Image Size: 12 3/4" x 19 3/4" Remarque #: 849 Edition: 850 This is a is new, signed and numbered, print which has been remarqued (small, original pencil drawing added) by the artist. It has been stored flat in acid free sleeve, out of direct sunlight, and has never been framed. We have been an authorized dealer for Geoff Hunt for over 25 years and have over 80+ prints in our inventory or available to us directly from the artist. Our agreement with the artist specifies we list all of his prints at full retail price. Please let us know if you have any questions. About Remarques: A remarque is an original and unique pencil drawing done by the artist in the bottom margin on a limited edition print from the edition. The subjects of the drawing is usually created from the subject and theme of the print itself. About This Print: Cover art for the Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin series book. Sunset in the Indian Ocean, viewed from the upper masts of HMS Otter. The Otter, a ship-sloop, was a relatively small vessel with 18 guns. Beyond her are the larger frigates Boadicea, Sirius, and Nereide. All the ships are busy shortening sail and taking in their topgallants - a common precaution at nightfall if squalls were expected. Artist's Biography: From 1966 - 1970, Geoff Hunt studied graphic design at Kingston and Epsom Schools of Art. After two years in advertising, he became a freelance artist and designer. He was art editor of the Warship Journal from 1977 - 1979, and typographer/designer on many books on marine subjects. Now dedicated to painting full-time, he is a member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists. Geoff Hunt's work is found in the Royal Naval Museum, Royal Submarine Museum, Scrimshaw Gallery and private collections worldwide. Sailing has been an ongoing passion, which contributes to the accurate portrayals for which Mr. Hunt has become known. He is best recognized for painting the covers of the Patrick O'Brian novels, described by the NY Times as "The best historical novels ever written." Mr. Hunt, when not on the water or in the library reading old log books, can be found in England with his wife and two sons. Payment: Orders within the state of California will 8.5% sales tax upon sale. Payment must be received within 72 hours of winning bid. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover. Multiple orders can be combined with no additional shipping. Shipping: We guarantee your item will arrive in mint condition. This item ships via UPS insured for FREE in the United States and expedited shipping is available upon request on all items. Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. About The Gallery: Scrimshaw Gallery is home to the most complete selection of nautical art, scrimshaw, paintings and prints, knives, sculptures and other collectibles. Scrimshaw Gallery represents many of the leading maritime artists working today. Also, Scrimshaw Gallery has the largest collection of contemporary scrimshaw done by the finest artists working in the U.S. We are dedicated to bringing fine art to the experienced collector as well as introducing the fine art of collecting to the novice collector.

Price: 500 USD

Location: Sausalito, California

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