£240
Follower of Francis Swaine (British, 1725–1782),
A man of war with gun ports open and two de-masted vessels,
Oil on canvas,
Unsigned,
44cm x 59cm,
Framed (at fault)
The paint surface shows fine craquelure throughout, and evidence of over-painting and re-touching, confirmed by examination under UV. The back of the canvas does not show any issues, suggesting that the picture may also have been re-lined. The frame is structurally sound, but shows a loss approximately 16.5cm long to the moulding on the left hand side. There are further losses and evidence of repair to the foliate moulding. The frame shows rubbing to the finish and evidence of over-painting.
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