Framed maritime watercolour signed T. Parker — “Durban Dockyard” (NEDLLOYD FREMANTLE AMSTERDAM), 45x55cm framed

Lot: framed maritime watercolour signed lower-right “T. Parker” showing the liner NEDLLOYD FREMANTLE AMSTERDAM at Durban Dockyard. This glazed (glass) piece is presented in a gilt-edge frame with double mat and visible pen-and-wash watercolour texture; the artist’s signature and the dockyard caption are clearly visible. The composition offers delicate line work and soft washes that capture a working harbour scene — a strong visual for nautical collectors or coastal interiors.

Practical uses: an immediate wall-ready statement for a study, office, lodge or seaside-themed room; ideal for a collector of South African harbour scenes or anyone wanting an authentic maritime print/watercolour look. The piece also suits a framer or conservator who wants to remove the aged mat and restore the paper to improve presentation — an accessible restoration project with clear commercial appeal.

• Included: single framed and glazed artwork (glass), double mat, gilt-tone wooden frame.
• Claimed medium & attribution: uploader and warehouse state original hand-painted watercolour/drawing by Durban Dockyard artist (surname) Parker; signed lower-right “T. Parker” (visible).
• Measurements: framed outer size given as approx. 45 x 55 cm (as supplied by warehouse).
• Condition summary: mat and outer margin show yellowing, the paper has a visible horizontal crease/wrinkle across the centre of the image, small marks/spots on mat/paper and light corner scuffs to the frame. Glazing is glass (reflective in photos).
• Working status: not applicable (artwork).
• Known faults: horizontal crease across the image, mat discolouration/yellowing, small surface marks to paper/mat, frame wear at corners and light scuffs. No back-of-frame provenance photo supplied.