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Circle of Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837), A view on the River Dart, possibly at Tuckenhay where a creek comes in to join the main river, bears signature lower left oil on canvas 54 x 77cm (21 x 30in) Provenance: Acquired at Phillips, London, some years ago by the vendor Some cracking through the sky. Bears signature lower left "T Bury" which appears to have been added. Lined and cleaned. Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas tension is very stiff. An old horizontal tear in the sky has been stabilised by lining but the paint has lifted around the damage. The paint layer is stable. There are numerous areas of overapint across the surface and the finish is very matte. The frame is in a good condition.

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