Bidspirit auction | AMERICAN COASTAL SEASCAPE PASTEL PAINTING

AMERICAN COASTAL SEASCAPE PASTEL PAINTING 20TH C - A mid-20th-century coastal seascape rendered in pastel on paperboard, depicting turbulent ocean waves crashing against dark, jagged rocks along a shoreline beneath a moody, overcast sky populated by a flock of seagulls in flight. Executed with expressive textural strokes in shades of deep blue, foam white, and charcoal gray. Features an indistinct signature towards the lower left margin. Housed in a narrow metallic chrome frame. nautical, marine, maritime, beach, breaker, drawing, vintage, modernist, waterfront. Dimensions Frame 40 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. Painting 40 x 18 in. Condition Good overall condition with minor age-appropriate wear. Light surface toning and minor discoloration visible along the upper cardboard margin. The pastel medium remains well-preserved and stable with vibrant color retention. The narrow metal frame exhibits minor surface scuffs and light wear along the edges. Unexamined out of frame.