10-13-201710-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3031BBoston
October 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Thomas Lyde Hornbrook (British, c. 1808-1855) Royal Navy Vessel in Plymouth Sound

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$492$400
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3031BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Thomas Lyde Hornbrook (British, c. 1808-1855)

Royal Navy Vessel in Plymouth Sound
Signed "T.L. Hornbrook" l.c.
Oil on canvas, 14 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (36.2 x 51.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Canvas trimmed and mounted onto Masonite, spot of retouch in the sky above the red pendant and to cover minor frame abrasion, small paint loss to l.l. corner, fine craquelure, frame abrasions.

N.B. We would like to thank Charles Lanagan for his kind assistance cataloging this lot.
Estimate $600-800

The ship is in the waters of Plymouth Sound, with St. Nicholas Island in the background.

There is evidence of overcleaining the the sails of the foreground vessel.


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