25th May, 2023 9:30
The May Fine Art & Antiques Auction
Miles Edmund Cotman (1810 - 1858) 'Wreck on Yarmouth Beach', oil on canvas, applied and typed label verso for ' Norwich Castle Museum, Exhibition of "Norwich School" Painters 1927', mounted in a carved wood and gilded frame, image 58cm x 90cm, and with preliminary watercolour sketch, mounted on thick card, 25cm x 34cm (2)
The Cotman family collection.
Featuring works by John Sell Cotman, this wonderful collection of artworks has been lovingly curated and includes works from each generation of the Cotman family, as well as contributions from their wider circle. It showcases the development of each artist's talent and the range of mediums they used, including watercolour, oil paintings, and etchings.
Read the full press release here.
Sold for £1,500
Condition Report
Framed and glazed - the canvas has not been removed from the frame for inspection. Overall in good condition, with some craquelure evident under close inspection. Some signs of overpainting in the sea under UV. Signs of previous framing around the edge and spots of mould under the glass. Would benefit from cleaning.
Watercolour unframed but hinge mounted on board along the top edge. Painted on grey paper, some signs of foxing in places, and discolouring from the mount (see images).
Miles Edmund Cotman (1810 - 1858) 'Wreck on Yarmouth Beach', oil on canvas, applied and typed label verso for ' Norwich Castle Museum, Exhibition of "Norwich School" Painters 1927', mounted in a carved wood and gilded frame, image 58cm x 90cm, and with preliminary watercolour sketch, mounted on thick card, 25cm x 34cm (2)
ProvenanceThe Cotman family collection.
The Cotman Collection
Featuring works by John Sell Cotman, this wonderful collection of artworks has been lovingly curated and includes works from each generation of the Cotman family, as well as contributions from their wider circle. It showcases the development of each artist's talent and the range of mediums they used, including watercolour, oil paintings, and etchings.
Read the full press release here.
