Large fine quality oil painting by listed American artist Louis Macouillard 1913-1987. This marine painting depicts a large yacht sailing in the South Pacific. It is titled 'Off Bora Bora, Society Islands Looking to Mt. Otemanu'. It is superbly painted with nice detail to the vessel with lovely light and movement of the sea. Oil on canvas affixed to board, signed lower right and titled verso. Sight: 34" Length x 28" Height. Hammer prices for Macouillard exceed $16,500. Note: Accessories and items in photo in situ not included Art has long been regarded as a strong and safe investment. Ellen Kelleher, a personal finance reporter for The Financial Times wrote an article recommending art particularly in the $500 - $50,000 range as a sound long term investment with an impressive current average annual yield of 9.7%. See 'Hang Your Investments on the Wall' in the Financial Times published in October, 2010.