school of C. Brooking (English, 1723-1759), Two Maritime Paintings

Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, presented in later gilt composition frames with gallery plaques, one plaque reading "A British 74 Gun Man of War / in Company with a Frigate / School of C. Brooking / circa 1750" and the second reading "A British Naval Squadron / in a Good Breeze / School of C. Brooking / circa 1750."

SS 20.5 x 17.25 in.; DOA 25.5 x 22 in. (each)

Private Collection, Charlotte, NC

Minor rubbing and cracking to frames; yellowing varnish; minor scattered spot touch-ups visible under UV light.

$1,000 - 2,000