Lot 617 , Thomas Bush Hardy (1842-1897) Fishing smacks off Boulogne 13.5 x 21in.

Thomas Bush Hardy (1842-1897)
watercolour
Fishing smacks off Boulogne
signed and dated 1892
13.5 x 21in.
Estimate £400-600

Watercolour and gouache on paper whioch shows slight undulation so is not thought to be laid down.
Clours probably a little faded but still strong, a hint of discoloration to the sky and the meerest trace of light foxing.
Signed and dated lower left.
Old washline mount now a little tired with a part gilt frame and label verso for Beryl Kendall, English Watercolour Gallery of Kensington.


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Sold for £480