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Thomas Whitcombe (British, 1763-1824). British frigate and fishing craft off Dover. Oil on canvas. 24-3/4 x 35-3/4 inche...
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Sold on Feb 13, 2025 for:
$3,000.00
Bid Source: HA.com/Live bidder
Description
Thomas Whitcombe (British, 1763-1824)British frigate and fishing craft off Dover
Oil on canvas
24-3/4 x 35-3/4 inches (62.9 x 90.8 cm)
Faintly signed lower left: Thos. Whitcombe
PROVENANCE:
Frost & Reed, Ltd., London;
Private collection, Dallas, Texas.
More information about Thomas Whitcombe. See also: Whitcombe, Thomas, J. Whitcomb, Whitecomb, Thomas, Whitcomb, Thomas, Whitecombe, Thomas, Witcomb, Thomas, Witcombe, Thomas Artist.
Condition Report*:
Lined canvas. Some yellowing to the varnish layer and finely patterned craquelure throughout. A few scattered minor surface abrasions and small dots of retouched loss. A very few scattered small unretouched losses in left side of work. Mild surface dirt and dust, most apparent near edges. Not examined out of frame due to size.
Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. An area of brushy retouching in the background above the leftmost ship in the distance, and with a few additional dots and dashes of more finely applied retouching scattered throughout.
Framed Dimensions 32.25 X 43 X 3 Inches
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All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly. An area of brushy retouching in the background above the leftmost ship in the distance, and with a few additional dots and dashes of more finely applied retouching scattered throughout.
Framed Dimensions 32.25 X 43 X 3 Inches
Auction Info
2025 February 13 Fine & Decorative Arts Showcase Auction #13224 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2025
13th
Thursday
Internet/Mail Bids: 22
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