Schubert (XX) - Dramatic Seascape with Breaking Waves

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Dramatic Seascape with Breaking Waves is an oil painting from the 1980s by Schubert (XX), hand signed in the lower right, in landscape format, 50 × 45 cm including its period-style blue‑grey moulded frame, and sold with frame in excellent condition.

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Expressive 20th-century marine painting, signed Schubert in the lower right, depicting a powerful coastal scene with rolling turquoise-blue waves, white sea foam, rocky outcrops and seabirds beneath a luminous sky.

The composition is particularly attractive for its sense of movement. The breaking waves dominate the scene, with energetic highlights and layered blue-green tones creating depth and atmosphere. The painting has a decorative, traditional character and presents very well in its substantial period-style frame.

The work is offered complete with its frame, which combines distressed blue-grey moulding, cream-toned inner sections and gilt decorative details. The frame complements the maritime palette especially well and gives the painting a strong presence when displayed.

Details

* Artist / signature: Schubert
* Signed: lower right
* Period: 20th century
* Subject: Seascape / marine landscape
* Technique: Oil on canvas
* Dimensions including frame: 50 × 45 cm
* Orientation: Landscape
* Frame: Included
* Condition: Good decorative condition, with age-related wear to the frame and surface consistent with the photographs

The reverse also bears an old handwritten inscription, adding further character to the piece.

The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the painting, signature, frame and reverse.

Seller's Story

I curate objects with a past and a pulse. Every piece I offer has been chosen with a sharp eye, respect for craftsmanship, and an instinct for what endures. I work with care, honesty, and attention to detail: from accurate descriptions to secure packaging and prompt shipping. What you see is what you receive, always. Some items come from private collections, others from unexpected places, but all share one thing: they deserve a second life with someone who knows how to appreciate them. If you’re looking for character over clutter, story over trend, and transactions that feel human rather than mechanical; you’re in the right place. Welcome. Browse slowly. The right object has a way of finding you.

Expressive 20th-century marine painting, signed Schubert in the lower right, depicting a powerful coastal scene with rolling turquoise-blue waves, white sea foam, rocky outcrops and seabirds beneath a luminous sky.

The composition is particularly attractive for its sense of movement. The breaking waves dominate the scene, with energetic highlights and layered blue-green tones creating depth and atmosphere. The painting has a decorative, traditional character and presents very well in its substantial period-style frame.

The work is offered complete with its frame, which combines distressed blue-grey moulding, cream-toned inner sections and gilt decorative details. The frame complements the maritime palette especially well and gives the painting a strong presence when displayed.

Details

* Artist / signature: Schubert
* Signed: lower right
* Period: 20th century
* Subject: Seascape / marine landscape
* Technique: Oil on canvas
* Dimensions including frame: 50 × 45 cm
* Orientation: Landscape
* Frame: Included
* Condition: Good decorative condition, with age-related wear to the frame and surface consistent with the photographs

The reverse also bears an old handwritten inscription, adding further character to the piece.

The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the painting, signature, frame and reverse.

Seller's Story

I curate objects with a past and a pulse. Every piece I offer has been chosen with a sharp eye, respect for craftsmanship, and an instinct for what endures. I work with care, honesty, and attention to detail: from accurate descriptions to secure packaging and prompt shipping. What you see is what you receive, always. Some items come from private collections, others from unexpected places, but all share one thing: they deserve a second life with someone who knows how to appreciate them. If you’re looking for character over clutter, story over trend, and transactions that feel human rather than mechanical; you’re in the right place. Welcome. Browse slowly. The right object has a way of finding you.

Details

Artist
Schubert (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Dramatic Seascape with Breaking Waves
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Unknown
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
45 cm
Width
50 cm
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Realism
Period
1980-1990
SpainVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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