Lot 57
  • 57

John Wilson Carmichael 1800-1868

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Description

  • John Wilson Carmichael
  • A Frigate of the Royal Navy in heavy seas
  • signed with initials and dated l.l.: JWC/ 1841
  • oil on canvas

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The overall appearance is good. ULTRAVIOLET There are some scattered specks of re-touching to the sky and one of the sails. There has been some repair work carried out to the extreme left and right hand edged of the canvas, largely concealed by the frame. FRAME Held in a gilt wood frame.
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