15 - Thomas M. Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Offset lithograph, Race of the Elsies, 1980. The maritime scene shows the schooners Elsie G. Silva and Elsie racing through choppy, wind-swept waters in 1924. The work is pencil-signed Thomas Hoyne in the lower right margin and numbered 514/780. The lower margin is printed with the title and explanatory text identifying the subject and artist, while a printed signature and copyright date of 1978 appear in the lower left of the image. Gallery label on verso. Sight: 23 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. Frame: 35 1/2 x 39 1/2 x 1 7/8 in.

Thomas M. Hoyne (American, 1924-1989). Offset lithograph, Race of the Elsies, 1980. The maritime scene shows the schooners Elsie G. Silva and Elsie racing through choppy, wind-swept waters in 1924. The work is pencil-signed Thomas Hoyne in the lower right margin and numbered 514/780. The lower margin is printed with the title and explanatory text identifying the subject and artist, while a printed signature and copyright date of 1978 appear in the lower left of the image. Gallery label on verso. Sight: 23 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. Frame: 35 1/2 x 39 1/2 x 1 7/8 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 is in excellent condition with no visible foxing, toning, or fading. The frame displays minor cosmetic wear including a small nick on the top edge. 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.