Lot # 17 - “Sunset Gulls,” Original Oil by Jack Coggins $2,500

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Start Date/Time: 08-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 15-Jun-2026 7:16:00 PM
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“Sunset Gulls” is an original oil painting by Jack Coggins, capturing a tranquil coastal moment at dusk. Soft pink and lavender light settles over calm water as gulls drift and rest near two small boats. A long wooden pier and warehouse glow with warm reflected light, anchoring the composition and adding a sense of quiet industry. Coggins’ controlled brushwork, atmospheric color transitions, and attention to maritime detail create a peaceful, luminous scene that reflects his deep familiarity with nautical subjects.

Artist Bio — Jack Coggins (1911–1981)

Jack Coggins was a British‑born American painter, illustrator, and author best known for his maritime, military, and aerospace artwork. Born in London and raised in New York, he studied at the Grand Central School of Art under illustrators Harvey Dunn and Pruett Carter, both of whom shaped his strong narrative style and technical precision.

Coggins became a prominent illustrator in the 1940s–1960s, producing work for Life, Fortune, Popular Science, Yachting, and numerous book publishers. His paintings often focused on ships, harbors, naval history, and working waterfronts—subjects he approached with accuracy and a deep respect for maritime life.

His fine art has been exhibited in East Coast galleries, naval museums, and regional art associations, and remains sought after by collectors of nautical and historical painting. Coggins’ work is valued for its clarity, craftsmanship, and the quiet drama he brought to everyday maritime scenes.




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