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A collection of framed decorative prints and photographs, primarily focused on British architectural and maritime themes. The group features three chromogenic prints of sailing vessels, including two captioned in handwritten script on the mount In Plymouth Sound and Off Mount Edgcumbe. One vessel bears the sail number 49. Architectural subjects include a large multi-aperture frame containing two monochrome prints of St Mary at Hill Church, London, showing both the exterior street view and a domed interior with fluted columns. A sign on the building in the exterior view reads St Mary at Hill Church. The assortment also includes a black and white interior study of a stately room with a crystal chandelier, a print of a seated monumental effigy in Tudor or Jacobean dress, a watercolor style print of a church street scene, a colour photograph of a classic Porsche 356 with a roof rack and license plate FLAT 4, and a contemporary colour print of glass marbles. The items are mounted in card and housed in a variety of wooden, faux-burr walnut, and black composite frames.
Condition report:
The collection appears generally stable, though several condition issues are visible across the lot. There is notable debris and dust trapped under the glass of the sailing prints (photo 1 and 4). The mounts on the maritime subjects show signs of bowing and undulation (photo 1). Minor scuffing and small losses to the finish are visible on the edges and corners of the burr-effect frames (photo 2 and 3). The contemporary black frame shows light surface scratches to the composite material (photo 3).
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