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Artist:	Yorke, William Gay (Anglo-American, 1817-ca.1888) - Oilpaintings on canvas
Place:	Lived and worked in Liverpool and (after 1871) in New York.
Motifs:	Ship Portraits, mainly of sailing vessels and also Yachting Scenes
Prices:	Works starting at US $ 3,000 (USA) or BP 2,000 (Great Britain). Prices depend on subject, size, date, quality and condition. Please send us an e-mail to receive an exact offer for your work by this artist (free of charge for persons considering to sell their painting).
Notes:	His style is quite similar to that of his better known son William Howard Y., but some of his earlier works are not as sophisticated and more naive than the ones by William Howard while other works are really excellent (see image below). His Yachting paintings are of special interest. Information about the artist and his oeuvre can also be found in our books "Ship Portrait Artists".
Contact:	The FineArtEmporium is interested in the direct purchase of fine works by William G. Yorke and can pay a good price. Please refer to our page "Contact" and send an e-mail to bais@gmx.de with the information requested there. You will receive an answer usually within 48-72 hours (up to a week in rare cases).

Example of pictures by William G. Yorke:

Yorke, William Gay Known works in Private Collections and in the Art Trade from our World Register of Ship Portraits

*Carrie C. Miles* 1875 – The American Yacht racing with two other vessels at sea – 66 x 92 cm – signed and dated

*Julia G.* – Portrait of the American Schooner – 56 x 64 cm – signed

*Mary E. Douglas* 1875 – The American Schooner at sea in strong winds – 65 x 90 cm – signed "W.G.Yorke" and dated – good condition

*Mary H. Dyer* 1875 – Portrait of the American two–masted Fishing Schooner – 64 x 91 cm – signed and dated

*Rubin* – The English Barque at sea – attributed to W.G.Yorke – 24 by 36 inch (66 x 92 cm)

*Wanderer* 1872 – Portrait of the Topsail–Schooner – 46 x 66 cm – signed and dated

Ship Portrait of the American full-rigged Ship "Orpheus" 1861, the vessel under slightly reduced sails at sea off a costline near Liverpool, other shipping beyond - signed "Wm. York / L'pool June 1861" and inscribed with the ship`s name - Oil on canvas, in the period (original) frame, very good condition - 24 by 36 inch. (66 x 91.5 cm) - Private Collection in the United States of America
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Note: This painting is surely of the best works produced by William G. Yorke which is in a Private Collection. It shown a lively sea, great detail and a very well done execution overall. The "Orpheus" was commanded by Capt. Laban Howes. Click on image to enlarge. Photo Copyright is with the owner of the painting.

Please note, that we have no photos or additional information about the above ship(s) or painting(s). The paintings are only shown as examples of works by the artist and are NOT for sale. If you are interested to check paintings available for purchase please refer to our For Sale Category. Thank you