16 - Geoff Hunt (British, b. 1948). Offset lithograph on paper, Blue at the Mizzen. Signed Geoff Hunt. in pencil in the lower right margin and hand-numbered 89/700 in pencil in the lower left margin. A printed signature is present in the lower right corner of the image. Sight: 15 1/2 x 21 in. Frame: 27 1/4 x 32 1/8 in.

Geoff Hunt (British, b. 1948). Offset lithograph on paper, Blue at the Mizzen. Signed Geoff Hunt. in pencil in the lower right margin and hand-numbered 89/700 in pencil in the lower left margin. A printed signature is present in the lower right corner of the image. Sight: 15 1/2 x 21 in. Frame: 27 1/4 x 32 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: A horizontal line of toning is visible along the top edge of the gray mat. Minor toning is present in the white margins of the print. The frame shows light surface scuffing and the paper backing on the verso is torn along the bottom 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.