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James Wilson Carmichael (British, 1800-1868)
Passing the harbour buoy, Whitby, 1867
Oil on canvas
26 x 44 inches (66.0 x 111.8 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: J.W. Carmichael / 1867
Inscribed with title on stretcher



PROVENANCE:
Frost & Reed, London;
Eddins Galleries, Dallas, Texas;
Private collection, Dallas, Texas, acquired from the above, 1969.

The original receipt from Eddins Galleries dated June 6, 1969 as well as the photo-certificate from Frost & Reed accompanies this lot.




Condition Report*: Glue-lined canvas. Under UV light there appears to have been two periods of restoration: an older area of overpaint measuring 4 x 8in to the sky upper right and another area measuring 5 x 3in (at its widest) at the left side edge in sky above horizon,  this area is noticeable in natural light. A later area of restoration measures 6 x 3in (at its widest) in the center of the canvas in the white clouds. Fine craquelure, stabilized in the reline.     Framed Dimensions 33.25 X 51.25 X 3 Inches
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Auction Dates
December, 2017
8th Friday
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Sold on Dec 8, 2017 for: $11,250.00
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