Lot 24
  • 24

Robert Strickland Thomas, R.N.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Robert Strickland Thomas, R.N.
  • A Cutter Becalmed
  • oil on canvas
  • 26 by 35 cm., 10 1/4 by 13 3/4 in.

Provenance

with the Parker Gallery, London (bt. by the father of the present owner)

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There is one very small area of paint loss, lower left, and there is some rwtrouching to the edges of the canvas. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the retouching mentioned above. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame.
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