Lot 161
  • 161

William Thornley

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • William Thornley
  • Congestion at the Harbour Mouth, Whitby
  • signed l.r.: W THORNLEY
  • oil on canvas
  • 35.6 by 30.5cm.; 14 by 12in.

Provenance

Christie's, South Kensington, 16 November 2005, lot 552, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

The canvas is lined. A faint craquelure pattern in the sky. Some discolouring otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some areas of retouching through the sky. Held in a gilt wood frame.
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