Lot 1542 , William John Huggins (1781-1845) The Royal George on her Return from Ireland with His late Majesty on board and the Liffey Frigate take

William John Huggins (1781-1845)
oil on canvas
The Royal George on her Return from Ireland with His late Majesty on board and the Liffey Frigate taken aback (having a blue light) off the entrance of the British Channel at 2 o'clock on the morning of the 12th September 1821, by William .. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty
34 x 50in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Oil on original canvas which is now slightly saggy, one patch showing in the sky above the ship on the right, fairly well touched in hard to spot now, old hand inscribed labels verso, one stating Honourable Lady Duncan, the other with details of the work that appears to be the artists labels, old Sotheby's chalk marks from c.2001, and a label Lot 18 25.9.01, a fine craquelure running throughout the paint which is just starting to lift a little and may need some attention, otherwise probably a little dirty, no other faults noted, housed in what looks to the original ornate gilt gesso frame which now suffers from a few losses.


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Sold for £800