Fine quality nautical watercolor painting by the well collected American/British marine painter, Edward Aubrey Hunt (1855 - 1922). This seascape is signed lower right. It depicts figures unloading the catch from boats on a beach. The painted is executed with fine detail and beautifully colored with a lovely atmospheric sky of heavy clouds contrasted against the tonal colors of the beach. Hunt exhibited at the Royal Academy and Suffolk Street Gallery from 1878 and at the Paris Salon in 1888. His work resides in many museum and galleries. His works are highly sought after as evidenced by their high demand. Auction records for Hunt exceed $53,000. Dimensions: 18.5"L x .75"W x 15.5"H; Sight: 14"L x 14"H Condition: Very good Art has long been regarded as a strong and safe investment. Ellen Kelleher a personal finance reporter for The Financial Times recently wrote an article recommending art, particularly in the $500 - $50,000 range as a sound long term investment with an impressive current average annual increase of 9.7 percent. See 'Hang your Investments on the Wall' by Ellen Kelleher Published October 22 2010 by the Financial Times.