CLAUDE JOSEPH VERNET (French, 1714-1789) SHIP WRECKED.

CLAUDE JOSEPH VERNET (French, 1714-1789) SHIP WRECKED. Oil on canvas scene shows a coastline with storm clouds and rough seas. A floundering ship is seen wrecking against rocks while people on shore are looking on and assisting. There is a ship aground and another ship heading toward shore. A dock area has two figures and several other people braving the storm. There is a hole in the gray skies which sheds light on the scene. Housed in a deep gesso decorated gold painted antique frame. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Relined, masking varnish does not allow to determine restoration or inpainting. There is a crack just above the blue sky. Otherwise good. 9-72588 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	225	$5,750.00	CLAUDE JOSEPH VERNET (French, 1714-1789) SHIP WRECKED. Oil on canvas scene shows a coastline with storm clouds and rough seas. A floundering ship is seen wrecking against rocks while people on shore are looking on and assisting. There is a ship aground and another ship heading toward shore. A dock area has two figures and several other people braving the storm. There is a hole in the gray skies which sheds light on the scene. Housed in a deep gesso decorated gold painted antique frame. SIZE: 18” x 24”. CONDITION: Relined, masking varnish does not allow to determine restoration or inpainting. There is a crack just above the blue sky. Otherwise good. 9-72588 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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