THOMAS WILLIS (American, 1845-1925). The American Schooner "Magic," circa 1907, Oil on canvas with applied silk, velvet, and needlework. Signed lower right corner "T. Willis." Framed. Not examined out of frame.
ARTIST PROFILE: Willis was a Danish-born American artist who combined marine art, folk art, and needlework in his portraits of American and European sailing ships, steamers, pilot boats and yachts. His works are represented in maritime museums including the Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum, The Peabody Museum of Salem in Massachusetts and The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia. - 17.5 x 25 inches; frame: 23 x 31 inches Estimate $1,000-1,500
