Lot 26
  • 26

Attributed to James Webb 1825-1895

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • James Webb
  • a dutch harbour, end of the day
  • bears signature l.r.: J Webb
  • oil on canvas
  • 74 by 134 cm.; 29 by 52¾ in.

Condition

Canvas has been heavily relined stabilising old craquelure. Paint separation to areas in the foreground. Ultra violet light reveals infilling to aformentioned paint separation (also visible to the naked eye), scattered spots to figures and foreground and sweeping retouching to the sky. Held in a decorative gold painted frame.
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