Appraisily Check my item

Auction sale reference

William Widgery artwork – Sworders 2024

Sold for £600 at Sworders on Jun 25, 2024.

William Widgery artwork – Sworders 2024 auction lot image

Have one like this?

Upload a photo for a free check of what yours may be worth.

Lot description

William Widgery (1826-1893) A shipwrecked boat in rough seas with Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, beyond oil on canvas 77 x 123cm A typed note verso states: 'This is a reply to my note to F. J. Widgery./14/12/1933./Dear Mr Chalk, "From the description given/I have no doubt the locality is Tintagel.N.Cornwall. My/late father did a lot of work, both there and at Bude. I/also remember that the size was one he favoured for coast/scenes. Yours Sincerely. F. J. Widgery."' Provenance: Bonhams, London, 24 November 2009, lot 15. Condition Report: Overall: 92x 140cm Craquelure and crazing. Light surface dirt. The canvas tension is a little loose to the touch but in our opinion this does not affect enjoyment of the work. Not examined uder UV light, for a full report please contact the department.

Do not price your object from one auction record.

A signed appraisal checks whether this sale is truly comparable to your item before you sell, insure, donate, or divide an estate.

Get an expert appraisal