Lot 793
  • 793

Samuel Walters

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Samuel Walters
  • The full-rigged merchantman Vespasian at sea
  • signed S. Walters and dated 1861 (lower left)

  • oil on canvas mounted on board
  • 29 by 44 in.
  • 73.7 by 111.8 cm

Condition

The work is in good condition, light craquelure throughout the work. A small area of paintloss on the lower left hand corner and some mild frame abrasion around the outer edge. UNDER UV: Some areas of inpainting mostly in the sky and on the saild.
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