The Erin Pearson Collection

A private collection · Brisbane

Untitled (sailboats)

Unknown

The Work

I was captivated by the piece's texture, mid-century sensibilities, and the feeling of travel embedded in its style. Despite its condition, it had a compelling energy that warranted stabilization and framing, allowing it to be displayed proudly.

While the artist remains unknown and the artwork is not of significant historic or monetary value, it has been thoughtfully curated within the collection to contribute to the broader narrative of travel, maritime journeys, and the visual storytelling of movement and exploration.

Medium
Oil on board
Image size
640 mm x 570 mm
Framed size
860 mm x 795 mm
Catalogue
0011

Provenance

This piece was discovered in an op shop, in a fragile condition, with paint losses and general wear. I was drawn to its texture, color, and the whimsical, raw quality it retained despite its condition. The artwork itself was free; the value lies in its mid-century aesthetic and the story it carries.


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Framing

Framed in a mid-century inspired float frame, featuring a hand-wrapped mustard-colored fabric backing and a subtle inner trim to echo mid-century styling.

About Unknown

Unknown. Likely a mid-century tourist-style painter from Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, or Thailand), based on stylistic elements and subject matter. No further biographical information is available.