Description
We are selling this 18th or early 19th century Oil on canvas painting. This painting features a Mediterranean or French harbor port scene with several figures and boats. The painting is in the style of Claude-Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) and could be by him or a follower or member of his circle of artists as the canvas does appear to be 18th century or early 19th at the very latest.
Condition: Painting appears to be cut down slightly and is mounted on a masonite panel. Heavy nicotine smoke damage to frame, we wiped the painting but it still has a slight smell overall.
Dimensions:
Height 25 1/4 Inches 63.9 cm
Width 29 1/4 Inches 74.3 cm
Depth 1 Inches 2.6 cm
Sight Height 19 1/2 Inches 49.7 cm
Sight Width 23 5/8 Inches 60.1 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Painting appears to have been cut down slightly and mounted on a masonite panel. Painting must have lived in a smokers home as there was heavy nicotine on surface, we cleaned visible painting but frame has nicotine staining. Painting still has a light smokey smell which might be remedied with a re-framing.
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Masonite, Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Landscape, Seascape, Other
Condition: Painting appears to be cut down slightly and is mounted on a masonite panel. Heavy nicotine smoke damage to frame, we wiped the painting but it still has a slight smell overall.
Dimensions:
Height 25 1/4 Inches 63.9 cm
Width 29 1/4 Inches 74.3 cm
Depth 1 Inches 2.6 cm
Sight Height 19 1/2 Inches 49.7 cm
Sight Width 23 5/8 Inches 60.1 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Painting appears to have been cut down slightly and mounted on a masonite panel. Painting must have lived in a smokers home as there was heavy nicotine on surface, we cleaned visible painting but frame has nicotine staining. Painting still has a light smokey smell which might be remedied with a re-framing.
Origin:
France
Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Masonite, Oil Paint
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Landscape, Seascape, Other
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Painting appears to have been cut down slightly and mounted on a masonite panel. Painting must have lived in a smokers home as there was heavy nicotine on surface, we cleaned visible painting but frame has nicotine staining. Painting still has a light smokey smell which might be remedied with a re-framing.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
25.25 x 29.25 x 1 in
18th Century French Harbor Oil Painting Circle of Claude-Joseph Vernet
Estimate $4,800-$8,250
Starting Bid
$2,400
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