- 173
Charles Brooking
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Brooking
- Shipping in a Stiff Breeze
- oil on canvas
- 59 by 94 cm., 23 1/4 by 37 in.
Provenance
with the Parker Gallery, London 1966 (bt. by the father of the present owner)
Literature
Apollo, November 1966, (illus.);
D. Joel, Charles Brooking 1723-1759, and the 18th Century British Marine Painters, 2000, p. 161, cat. no. 275
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a thick varnish overall and signs of some very minor infilling to craquelure.
FRAME
Held in a gilded wooden frame.
For further information on this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on 0207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."