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John Ward of Hull (1798-1849)

Sold for £4,200 at Cheffins on Mar 22, 2023.

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John Ward of Hull (1798-1849) Tilbury Docks; and Greenwich Reach the first signed with initials 'J. W.' (lower right to the wooden plank) oil on panel 13 x 19.5cm, a pair Provenance: The Parker Gallery, London; St Helier Galleries Ltd, Channel Islands, Jersey, Ballykeel House, Hillsborough, Northern Ireland 21 x 28cm framed Both pictures are executed in oil on small wooden panels. The panels and paint layers are in a good stable condition overall. Both pictures have developed a network of even, fine age cracks which would have developed as the paint layer dried. The cracks have been overpainted and the paint has lightened with age, becoming more apparent. The varnish layers are slightly yellowed but even and glossy.

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