Lot 162
  • 162

R. Williamson

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • R. Williamson
  • A 3rd Rate of the Royal Navy off the South Foreland
  • bears inscription on an old label attached to the reverse: Ships at sea by R Williamson (lent by Dr Taylerson). Small but finished like a miniature.
  • oil on panel
  • 12.7 by 16cm.; 5 by 6¼in.

Provenance

Bonhams, London, 13 September 2005, lot 196, where acquired by the present owner

Condition

Panel appears sound. Some minor surface scuffs and a little dirty otherwise appears sound overall. Under ultraviolet light there appear to be some flecked retouchings in the sky. Held in gilt plaster frame.
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