19th Century Oil Of Barque Sailing Ship Books - Nature

19th Century Oil Of Barque Sailing Ship Books - NatureA 19th century oil on canvas depicting a Barque sailing ship at sea. Unsigned. The work has real verve; the impasto waves crashing against the hull with the billowing sails delicately highlighted with rays of golden hour light. The colours used in this work are particularly striking. The work is housed in a substantial period giltwood frame with greek key design throughout, possibly an indicator oof the vessel's location. The frame has knocks and wear

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Bickers & Son binder's stamp to top of front flyleaf

'The History Of England From The Accession of James II' by Thomas Babington Macaulay

as is evident from the frequent observations in this direction to be found throughout his volume

after the Reformation

A very attractive late 19th century sterling silver vesta and match striker

When removed from the frame

A good looking piece

The whole has a great look and colour

Weight: 120 grams

and several bad fires in the 1880s may have been caused by opponents

Height: 41cm