Willis Plummer (American, 1838-1935), Maritime Scene at Night

Oil on canvas (lined), 1883, signed and dated at lower left, presented in a period gilt composition frame.

Stretcher size 20 x 30 in.; Frame dimensions 32 1/2 x 41 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Statesville, North Carolina

Willis Henry Plummer was born and lived in New Hampshire. He was employed as baggagemaster for the Boston & Maine Railroad Company. He was likely a self-taught artist, often painting maritime scenes. Plummer family history relates that he lost a leg at some point in his life and would sell paintings at the railroad station.

Some minor loss to frame;

$1,000 - 3,000