Lot 883: Francis West (American, 1881-1971), Coastal View with Sailing Vessels, Possibly Venice, Signed "Francis West R.E.S." l.l., inscribed "R

Francis West (American, 1881-1971)

Coastal View with Sailing Vessels, Possibly Venice
Signed "Francis West R.E.S." l.l., inscribed "Red Elephant Studios/Jamestown R.I."
on the reverse.
Oil on board, 30 3/16 x 36 1/8 in. (76.7 x 89.1 cm), framed.
Condition: Retouch, craquelure, surface grime.

N.B. Francis West, born Francis X. Polusney, was an active artist in Jamestown, Rhode Island, from the mid-1930s through the early 1960s. West painted seascapes and ship scenes at his Red Elephant Studios, hence the initials "R.E.S." following his signature.