19th century watercolor seascape in gilt gessoed frame, circa 1840. Signed with a monogram, perhaps "FA, FE, AF, or EF". Viewable area measures 19-1/4" H x 33" W, possibly larger under the mat. Frame measures 36-1/2" H x 50-1/4" W x 3" D. Weighs 30lbs. THIRD PARTY SHIPPING REQUIRED. Edit: Our consignor just found the original invoice, purchased at Litchfield auction gallery in Connecticut on 2/16/1986 for $4000+; " "Entrance to Amsterdam Harbour" is a watercolor, signed with a monogram "EA", 1840. Provenance: A marine artist Yngve Soderberg.". Edit 2: Our consignor also just found a letter in response to her submission of this work to Sotheby's, dated 1988, "Based on a 19th century work by an anonymous follower of Ludolf Backhuysen".