Francis Holman

The Three-Masted Merchantman Ann Black

Circa 1780

Oil on canvas

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Description

Francis Holman (British, 1729–1784).

This work is offered in a giltwood frame.


The Three-Masted Merchantman Ann Black in two positions off the South Foreland, inbound for London, with Dover Castle off her stern.

Dimensions

Height: 25 inches / 63.5 cm
Width: 40 inches / 101.6 cm
Frame Height: 30.5 inches / 77.47 cm
Frame Width: 45 inches / 114.3 cm
Frame Depth: 2 inches / 5.08 cm

Signature

Signed 'F. Holman' bottom left recto

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 3 May 1995, lot 2

Acquired from the above by a private collector

Christie's London 29 October 2008, lot 12 (consigned by the above)

Acquired from the above by a private collector

The Cobbs Auctioneers, New Hampshire (consigned by the above)

Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition Report

This work is in overall good condition.

Not examined out of frame.

Not examined under UV light.

Craquelure throughout commensurate to age.

Minor loss to paint on extreme edges partially covered by frame.

Frame in overall good condition, save for minor nicks to frame's ornament at corners.

Art Period

Old Masters

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