Stuart Henry Bell (1823-1896)
A ship in full sail in stormy waters, signed and dated 1895, oil on canvas, 50 x 75cm, and companion - ships at full sail, a pair (2)
Stuart Henry Bell (1823-1896)
A ship in full sail in stormy waters, signed and dated 1895, oil on canvas, 50 x 75cm, and companion - ships at full sail, a pair (2)
Cleaned and re-lined. Varnish patchy in some areas and probable re-touching. Paint somewhat thin especially in title lot exposing the canvas weave when viewing close -up and a light horizontal downward scratch towards top of central mast. Minor frame abrasions.
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Auction: The Picture Sale, 6th Mar, 2024
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