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The Peter Benchley Collection: Jaws, A Life of Writing, A Legacy of Ocean Conservation.
Lot 12:
Description
Thomas Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Oil on canvas, First and Saucy, 1982. The work depicts the knockabout schooner Helen B. Thomas under full sail in turbulent seas, with a secondary vessel and gulls in the background. Signed Tom Hoyne and dated 1982 in the lower left corner. The verso features a printed exhibition announcement from the Independence Seaport Museum for the 2005 exhibition Fishing on the Grand Banks: The Marine Art of Thomas Hoyne, and a typed yellow paper label providing historical details of the vessel and artist. Sight: 22 x 28 in. Frame: 28 1/2 x 34 1/2 in.
Thomas Hoyne painted the Gloucester fishing schooners better than anyone, and this canvas hung beside the Blossom in the Benchley home. Peter grew up fishing off Nantucket, and Hoyne’s working boats spoke to him.
From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940–2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.
Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund.
Condition report:
The canvas is in good condition with no visible tears, punctures, or paint loss. Minor surface dust is present. The frame shows light wear to the metallic finish along the edges and corners. All attachments on the verso, including the metal clips and labels, are secure.
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