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Circle of Francis Swaine (British, 1720-1783)Two British men-o-war in close quarters in the Channel oil on canvas 33.5 x 42.5cmProvenance: The collection of Rivenhall Place, Essex; Private collection, UKCONDITION: Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas is in plane and the tension is stiff. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall. There are localised areas of slightly raised paint and a few small pin hole losses. Areas of overpaint are mainly located in the sky and have slightly darkened, notably in the blue paint passages. The varnish is semi-matte with a few light scuffs to the surface and a layer of dirt. The gilding on the frame is raised and flaking.

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