William Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867, England), "Sunset on the Ocean," 1846, oil on canvas, signed and dated l.r., presented in a gilt frame, H.- 6 1/2 in., W.- 12 1/2 in.

Condition consistent with age. A slight craquelure/cracking is noted near the bottom half of the image near the cresting waves and at the right corner, but does not distract from the overall presentation. No notable inconsistencies were detected when observed under ultraviolet light. A superb example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.