Vintage Original Signed Oil Painting of a Clipper Ship in an Ornate Gold Gilt Wood Frame with Black Velvet Inlay

This original oil painting depicts a stately clipper ship in full sail, its rigging taut against a luminous seascape. The artist’s attention to nautical detail and atmosphere evokes the romance and strength of maritime travel, capturing both motion and stillness in balanced measure.

The lower right of the painting is signed “Hydan.” While this signature has been associated with the mid-20th-century maritime artist Rupert Hydan, the attribution cannot be fully authenticated. The work itself is finely executed, displaying a painterly hand with a strong command of composition and light.

The painting is beautifully displayed in an ornate gilt wood frame with a black velvet inlay, a striking surround that enhances the drama of the composition while offering an elegant presentation. Though modest in scale, it holds presence and refinement, ideal for collectors of marine art and lovers of nautical history alike.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no flaws noted

Dimensions:

• Painting: 8″ W × 10″ H;
• Frame: 16 3/8″ W × 14 5/16″ H

About the Artist

The name Rupert Hydan appears in gallery listings and private collections for marine-themed works, often depicting schooners, clippers, and tall ships in motion. His paintings are noted for their realism, atmospheric detail, and decorative gilt frames. While biographical information is limited and difficult to confirm, works bearing the Hydan signature are collected for their evocative nautical subjects and timeless appeal.

This signed painting, whether firmly tied to Hydan or another skilled marine painter, remains a beautiful artifact that celebrates the enduring allure of the sea and the artistry of 20th-century maritime painting.