Oil on canvas (wax lined), signed and dated 1856 at lower right, presented in a later gilt frame.

Stretcher size 16 x 24 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 21 x 26 3/4 in.

Private Collection, North Carolina

9 in. vertical tear along proper left edge of canvas with some associated paint loss and abrading to surface extending below small rowboat with figures; yellowing to varnish; stable craquelure; a few minor paint flakes to sky; some retouch along lower edge of canvas visible under UV light.

$500 - 1,000