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Francis Swaine
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Swaine
- Two British Men of War and a fishing boat under sail off the coast; and a British Man of War and a Fishing boat under sail in choppy seas off the coast, with a frigate at anchor
the first signed l.l.: Swaine; and the second signed l.r.: F Swaine
- oil on copper, a pair
Provenance
The Paul Mellon Collection, U.S.A. (inv. nos. 1630 & 1631);
His sale, London, Sotheby's, 18th November 1981, as part of lots 162 and 163;
With Richard Green, London, 1981;
Sir Alexander Glen, KBE, DSC and Bar (1912-2004)
His sale, London, Sotheby's, 18th November 1981, as part of lots 162 and 163;
With Richard Green, London, 1981;
Sir Alexander Glen, KBE, DSC and Bar (1912-2004)
Exhibited
London, Richard Green Gallery, Exhibition of Marine Paintings, Watercolours and Prints, 1983, no.2
Condition
STRUCTURE
Both pictures are on copper panels, each of which is in good condition and maintaining a flat and stable support for the pictures.
PAINT SURFACE
Both paintings appear to be in very good condition. There is some extremely minor frame abrasion along the lower edges of both pictures, however there is no apparent further damage or loss of paint.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered minor old retouching, predominantly in the sky, in both pictures, as well as a thick varnish overall.
FRAME
Both held in matching gilded frames.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne 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.
"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."
"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."