Palm Beach Collections

In overall fine, stable condition. There is a heavy yellow tinge to the entire painted surface. It's unclear if this is due to smoke exposure or a varnish or other issues, but it is not the original tone of the work. Cleaning or other conservation/restoration would be necessary to remove the tinge. The painting nonetheless presents well. There are small areas to the figures in the boat at left, and to the hull of the ship at left, where the paint appears darker under UV light, possibly due to inpainting. Frame in sturdy, attractive condition.

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