THOMAS LUNY (ENGLISH, 1759–1837)
74-gun ship in company with a Truro fishing smack off the Longships Lighthouse and Land's End, Cornwall
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated 'Luny 17**' (lower left on barrel)
15½ x 20in. (39 x 51cm.)
Sold for £1,860
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Old filling in cracks; minor restoration in the sky and restoration along the bottom edge.Old relinings, probably 1940s. Old label to reverse.
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THOMAS LUNY (ENGLISH, 1759–1837)
74-gun ship in company with a Truro fishing smack off the Longships Lighthouse and Land's End, Cornwall
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated 'Luny 17**' (lower left on barrel)
15½ x 20in. (39 x 51cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))