Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2554BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Manner of Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837)
H.M.S. Implacable, 14 Guns Off Toward Point, Firth of Clyde
Signed and dated "...ARES...18..." l.r., identified on a presentation plaque, titled
and inscribed "...Thos. Luny" on the reverse, with a label from The Parker Gallery, London, affixed to the backing.
Oil on paperboard, 8 15/16 x 13 9/16 in. (22.7 x 34.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure, minor retouch, minor losses along edges, partial skinning to signature l.r., partially strengthened inscription on the reverse, minor surface grime.
Provenance: www.sothebys.amazon.com, March 29, 2000.
Estimate $1,000-1,500