The appraised work is a Maritime scene featuring a ship among rough waves against an ominous, gray sky. The painting appears to be oil on canvas, likely executed in the 20th century, and is signed illegibly in the lower right corner. The work appears in good condition overall, with possible minor accretions visible along the right side of the canvas recto and also along the upper left corner.

Maritime and Seascape subjects have been created by artists and coveted by collectors for centuries. They still continue to be popular in the art market as they typically are aesthetically pleasing, versatile, and accessible for collectors. The market is filled with seascapes and maritime subjects that span numerous centuries and countless styles, thus an identifiable artist, provenance, and excellent condition are key factors in determining value. The estimate provided is based on comparables recently offered and sold at auction. In many cases, pricing for similar examples available on the primary (retail) market vary, and are often higher than secondary (auction) market examples.