Lot 446 , John Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868) Shipping in a calm at the entrance to Whitby harbour 10 x 14in.

John Wilson Carmichael (1800-1868)
oil on canvas
Shipping in a calm at the entrance to Whitby harbour
signed and dated 1861
10 x 14in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Oil on canvas cleaned and relined approximately 30 years, canvas remains tight, paint does look rather dirty with a fine but stable craquelure throughout, signed and dated lower right, housed in a later gilt scroll frame which is in good order, comes with bill of sale from Walker Galleries Ltd dated March 1989 for £4,150.


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Sold for £1,000