William Shayer, Sr. (British, 1787-1879) "The Landing Stage" oil on wood panel signed mid-left in post. Framed. 11-3/4" x 15-7/8", framed 20" x 24-1/2" Provenance: Colonel F. G. Bailey; Christie's, London, UK, March 10, 1922, lot 73; Christie's, London, UK, sale of July 7, 2016, lot 97; Bruce McCashin Collection.
Estimate $3,000-5,000 **In generally very good, previously cleaned and re-varnished condition. Faint craquelure. Pinprick-sized inpainting touch-ups to the sky area. Whitish lines illuminate to lower right (in the water), possibly due to chemical composition of pigments. Very faint surface abrasions. Two very minor spots of abrading/loss to mid-right (close to edge). Frame with cracks, nicks and abrasions. Ask for additional photos.
Sold for $3,750
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