Lot 266
  • 266

Robert Dodd

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Robert Dodd
  • The East Indiaman Delaford, in two positions, passing Deptford, the royal hospital at Greenwich beyond
  • signed lower centre: R. Dodd. 1787
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

with Richard Green, London

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition, with no apparent damages or loss of paint. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor scattered infilling to craquelure and a small amount of minor scattered retouching overall. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
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