Vintage Chinese Junk Boats Sunset Oil Painting Signed Young Asian Seascape Frame

Golden Harbor — Vintage Maritime Oil Painting by Young

A beautiful original vintage oil painting on wood board, signed Young, depicting traditional Chinese junk boats resting on calm waters beneath a brilliant golden-orange sunset. The composition features a large wooden sailing vessel with richly detailed reddish-brown sails, a smaller fishing boat in the foreground, and another junk boat fading into the warm atmospheric distance. The glowing sunlight reflects across the water, creating a romantic and tranquil maritime scene.

Painted with expressive, textured brushwork and a harmonious palette of amber, burnt orange, copper, and deep brown, the artwork captures the timeless character of traditional Asian coastal life. The richly ornamented gold-tone and black frame, featuring a linen liner and decorative detailing, beautifully complements the painting's warm colors and vintage appeal. Ready to hang.

An original Todd Gallery label remains attached to the reverse, identifying Young as a Formosan artist recognized by the gallery for marine and portrait painting.

📏 Measurements: Painting 16" × 12"; Framed 23" × 19".

🎨 Artist: Young, identified on the original Todd Gallery label as a Formosan artist.

✍️ Signature: Signed “Young” in the lower left.

🔎 Condition: Good vintage condition with visible age-related surface wear and minor scattered marks. The painting retains its warm colors and textured details. The decorative frame and liner shows noticeable age-appropriate wear, including rubbing, finish losses, and areas of exposed underlying color. The original Todd Gallery label remains attached to the reverse. Ready to hang.

📦 Shipping: Same-day safe packaging from Florida with tracking.

About the Artist

According to the original label from Todd Gallery, Young was a Formosan artist who joined the gallery's roster and had established a reputation as a marine painter and portrait painter. Formosa is the historical name commonly used for Taiwan.

The surviving gallery label provides a valuable historical connection between the painting, its artist, and the American art market. Although the artist's full name and exact dates have not been independently established, this original gallery documentation adds interest to the work and helps preserve its provenance.

Collector's Note

This painting combines the decorative beauty of a golden sunset with the distinctive silhouettes of traditional Chinese junk boats. Its textured surface, atmospheric composition, and original Todd Gallery label make it particularly appealing to collectors of vintage Asian maritime art, signed seascapes, and traditional nautical paintings.

Please note:

Colors may vary slightly due to lighting, camera quality, and screen settings. We sell vintage and antique items, which may show signs of age such as craquelure, patina, scuffs, or retouching. These characteristics add authenticity and historical value to the artwork. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.