18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

British, European and Sporting Pictures

 
  Lot 1025
 

1025

William Raymond Dommersen (1850-1927) Dutch
Mediterranean landscape with fisherfolk on lake shore and travelling figures
Indistinctly signed, oil on canvas, 39cm by 49cm

Sold for £250
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

In fully restored condition, relined cleaned and re-varnished. Some general flattening to the surface as a result of the restoration process. Good amount of surface dirt and discoloured varnish in evidence. Slight stretcher shadow, varying sized craacquelure throughout most evident across sky. Numerous patches of retouching also throughout the sky which has deteriorated and discoloured and is apparent by eye in a mostly overly yellow hue. Some likely strengthening also throughout the expanse of water. Some of the darker definition and shadows elsewhere possibly undergone some strengthening.

 


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Auction: British, European and Sporting Pictures, 18th Mar, 2023

Traditional Picture Sales offer a wide range of oil paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints from the 15th to the early 20th centuries.

The sale includes the Picture Collection from Denton Hall, Ilkley, West Yorkshire which has been part of the NG Bailey group of companies for over 40 years. NG Bailey is the UK’s leading independent engineering and services business and is owned by the Bailey family. 

A fully illustrated catalogue will be available leading up to the sale.

Entries are invited for forthcoming sales

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