Lot 268
  • 268

William John Huggins

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • William John Huggins
  • The Boats of H.M.S Sloop Procris (10 guns) engaging French Gunboats off the mouth of the Indramayo, Java
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

with Richard Green, London

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in very good condition, with no apparent signs of damage or loss of paint. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some minor strengthening in the upper section of the picture, in the sky and at the edges of the canvas. Otherwise there does not appear to be any signs of retouching. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gaston on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
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