12 - Thomas Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Oil on canvas, First and Saucy, 1982. The work depicts the knockabout schooner Helen B. Thomas under full sail in turbulent seas, with a secondary vessel and gulls in the background. Signed Tom Hoyne and dated 1982 in the lower left corner. The verso features a printed exhibition announcement from the Independence Seaport Museum for the 2005 exhibition Fishing on the Grand Banks: The Marine Art of Thomas Hoyne, and a typed yellow paper label providing historical details of the vessel and artist. Sight: 22 x 28 in. Frame: 28 1/2 x 34 1/2 in.

Thomas Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Oil on canvas, First and Saucy, 1982. The work depicts the knockabout schooner Helen B. Thomas under full sail in turbulent seas, with a secondary vessel and gulls in the background. Signed Tom Hoyne and dated 1982 in the lower left corner. The verso features a printed exhibition announcement from the Independence Seaport Museum for the 2005 exhibition Fishing on the Grand Banks: The Marine Art of Thomas Hoyne, and a typed yellow paper label providing historical details of the vessel and artist. Sight: 22 x 28 in. Frame: 28 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. Thomas Hoyne painted the Gloucester fishing schooners better than anyone, and this canvas hung beside the Blossom in the Benchley home. Peter grew up fishing off Nantucket, and Hoyne's working boats spoke to him. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The canvas is in good condition with no visible tears, punctures, or paint loss. Minor surface dust is present. The frame shows light wear to the metallic finish along the edges and corners. All attachments on the verso, including the metal clips and labels, are secure. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.