New York, Lower South Street, c. 1885

oil on canvas, 28” x 46," 37” x 51” framed

$395,000

For Collectors and Connoisseurs, there's nothing more classic in Marine Art than John Stobart's moonlit scenes. Perhaps the most sought after of all are his stunning depictions of lower Manhattan as it appeared in the later 19th century. Stobart’s atmospheric moonlit scene captures a tranquil night along the docks, bathed in the glow of lantern light as horse drawn carriages traverse the cobblestone streets – evocative of a bygone era. A moment from Manhattan’s Great Age of Sail – the waterfront was crowded with sailing ships from all over the world and the wharves bustling with commercial activity.