When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Up for sale is a large, original watercolor painting by Chuck Webster, dated February 24, 1967, titled “Near Visauri, Fiji Islands.” This exceptional piece depicts a peaceful rural village scene just 15 miles from Suva along Queen’s Road, capturing traditional thatched huts, tropical foliage, and local villagers — a snapshot of mid-20th century Fijian life.
Features:
Artist: Chuck Webster
Date: 2/24/1967
Title: Near Visauri, Fiji Islands
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Framed Size: 38.5\" x 31\"
Condition: Watercolor itself is pristine; minor water marks only on matting (replaceable). Frame is solid.
Provenance: Hand-inscribed on the back with detailed location information: “Village of Visauri – 15 miles from Suva on Queen’s Road – Fiji Is. 2/24/67 – Chuck Webster”
Why Collectors Love This Piece:
Mid-century South Pacific travel artwork
Authentic on-location depiction of Fiji villages
Large-format statement piece perfect for home or office décor
Rare example of Chuck Webster’s 1960s Pacific period work
Display Notes:
The watercolor is vibrant and in excellent condition. The matting shows light water marks that do not affect the painting itself. For optimal presentation, simply re-mat in an acid-free mat if desired.
This is a unique opportunity to own a signed, dated, and documented piece of 1960s Pacific travel art, perfect for collectors of mid-century watercolors, tropical décor, or historical Fiji imagery.
Minor water stains on the matting only. Nothing on the artwork itself. The piece is double siged on the front and on the back.
Original frame.