13 - Thomas M. Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Color lithograph, Off for the Banks, 1978. The maritime scene depicts the fishing schooner Elsie in 1923. Hand-signed Tom Hoyne in pencil in the lower right margin and numbered 772 / 780 in pencil. Plate-signed lower left. The verso retains a gallery label for Guild Gallery. Sight: 23 3/4 x 27 5/8 in. Frame: 35 1/4 x 39 1/8 in.

Thomas M. Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Color lithograph, Off for the Banks, 1978. The maritime scene depicts the fishing schooner Elsie in 1923. Hand-signed Tom Hoyne in pencil in the lower right margin and numbered 772 / 780 in pencil. Plate-signed lower left. The verso retains a gallery label for Guild Gallery. Sight: 23 3/4 x 27 5/8 in. Frame: 35 1/4 x 39 1/8 in. Prints from the same walls: Hoyne's Gloucester schooners and Geoff Hunt's Blue at the Mizzen, the cover art of a Patrick O'Brian novel. Peter read the sea the way he read books, and these hung among the paintings in the family home. 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 print appears in excellent overall condition with no visible foxing, toning, or fading. The frame exhibits minor surface wear consistent with age and handling. 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.