Lot 38
  • 38

James Brade Sword

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • James Brade Sword
  • Seascape
  • signed JB Sword and dated 85 (lower right)
  • oil on canvas
  • 16 by 26 inches
  • (40.6 by 66 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection, Philadelphia (acquired directly from the artist)
By descent from the above, the grandfather of the present owner

Condition

In generally good condition; craquelure throughout, especially diagonal lines at upper left. Under ultraviolet light: scattered inpainting throughout, in sky, rocks and waves at lower center.
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