Hi Carl,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

William Trost Richards (American, 1833-1905)
Untitled Marine landscape with ships and birds, 1890
oil on canvas
signed and dated lower left
stretcher 16 by 20 inches; framed 27 by 20 inches
CONDITION: appears to be relined; client advises crazing and some surface dirt.
$3,000-5,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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