Competitive Sailing Match
Fine art color photograph, printed on photographic paper • Contemporary maritime or sports photographer, unknown
Style & Movement
Contemporary Sports and Marine Photography
Medium & Technique
Digital or high-speed gelatin silver color print, utilizing high-shutter-speed photography techniques to freeze fast-moving action and dynamic water spray
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Horizontal landscape format, estimated at approximately 24 x 36 inches including matte and frame
Subject Description
An action shot of a competitive sailing match featuring racing yachts cutting through choppy blue water. Crew members are actively leaning off the side of the vessel in high-stakes maneuvering, emphasizing speed, teamwork, and dynamic motion. A larger competing yacht looms in the background, creating a strong sense of scale and competition.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The image appears sharp and vibrant with no obvious signs of fading, foxing, or water damage.
Estimated Market Value
300 USD - 800 USD
Auction Estimate
200 USD - 500 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a commercial art gallery, marine exhibition, or directly from a sports photography archive
Art Historical Significance
Represents the genre of high-performance sports and nautical documentary photography, capturing the dramatic energy of modern competitive sailing and maritime athletics
Notable Features
Dynamic diagonal composition emphasizing speed and tension between competing vessels, complemented by a clean, minimalist white mat and contemporary frame presentation
Condition Issues
None readily apparent from the visual evidence provided; protected under a wide white mat and simple modern frame
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the photographic dyes; maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature