Oil on canvas, inscribed on the verso "2863 PU. / B. / J. Yarnold / 1840," retaining two typed labels and one gallery label for The Cooling Galleries of London, presented in an ornate gilt composition frame with gallery plaque.

SS 11 3/8 x 15.5 in.; DOA 17.5 x 21.5 in.

Gifted to the consignor's father-in-law, Joseph Paul Wiegers, by Cornelius Vanderbilt for his wedding to Helen MacFadden

This maritime scene depicts a view of the Denton Mill in Gravesend, Kent looking towards the chalk cliffs of Dover. Several smaller sailing vessels dot the calm waters, while in the foreground a small rowboat manned by two fisherman transport a redcoat to shore.

Stable craquelure; minor yellowing to varnish; minor infill to crackle along lower edge of canvas; minor chipping to frame.

$1,000 - 2,000