#82 • James Belcher "New Eddystone Rock" Oil Painting

Part of September 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $2,000.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A striking seascape painting by Alaska artist James Belcher (20th/21st Century), depicting New Eddystone Rock, a dramatic basalt volcanic island spire rising from Behm Canal about forty miles east of Ketchikan, Alaska. The jagged basalt formation towers from a forested islet, surrounded by turbulent waves under a storm-lit sky. James Belcher is an American artist known for his vivid portrayals of Alaska's coastal and wilderness scenes. His work often captures the interplay of geology, weather, and isolation across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska maritime landscapes. In this example, Belcher's use of light and atmosphere lends a cinematic quality to this remote and storied landmark. Signed and dated c.1981, lower right, by the artist, and further titled en verso. Measures approximately 25.5" x 31.5" overall, with a sight view of 18" x 24".