23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)

 
Lot 253
 

253

^ Thomas Bush Hardy RBA (1842-1897) Shipping at Sunset Signed and dated 1887, oil on canvas,...

Thomas Bush Hardy RBA (1842-1897)
Shipping at Sunset
Signed and dated 1887, oil on canvas, 39cm by 59.5cm

Christie's stencil BE276 verso

See illustration

Sold for £650
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

.Picture in reasonable condition overall and canvas appears to be in reasonable condition. Stretcher marks visible and some cracking to paint surface has occurred around these areas. Some minor surface dirt and grime. Other minor scattered areas of paint cracking to sky. UV examination reveals minor areas of retouching, mainly to sky left, figures in rowing boat and a small areas beneath boats right.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I), 23rd Mar, 2019

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