english-school-late-18th-century-maritime-salute
Lot 507
English School, late 18th century, Maritime Salute
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Unsigned, oil on canvas, two longboats carrying civilian well-wishers pull away from a naval frigate making for the open sea. Additional warships, smaller craft and a Dutch sloop are in the background. Presented in a substantial gilt and gesso frame.

SS 34.5 x 37.5 in.; DOA 31 x 43.5 in.

A stencil on the stretcher reads "Property of Gordon Hanes / On Loan To / The Hanes Corporation." Estate of Margaret Perry of Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Lined and placed on a 20th century stretcher.

$1,000 - 2,000