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A collection of artworks and ephemera primarily focused on British maritime and landscape themes. The group includes a large horizontal beach scene by W. Haenraets, executed in watercolour on paper and signed W Haenraets lower right. Also included is a watercolour landscape titled Eventide by W. J. Warwick, which features a white adhesive label on the verso from the Association of Plymouth Artists dated Oct 97. A coastal study of dolphins or whales leaping is signed Caroline J. Taylor in the lower right corner. The lot further contains two framed sets of original 1939 cigarette cards featuring naval vessels, issued by the London Cigarette Card Framing Co. Other items include a topographical print titled Plymouth Breakwater, From the West and two garden scene prints after E. A. Rowe, titled The Rectory Garden and Peonies at Holmehurst. Frames vary in style, including wood and composite, with some bearing labels from Carne Frames, Ivybridge.
Condition report:
The collection shows varied condition across the items. One of the large cigarette card frames has a significant vertical crack in the glass pane, which is currently secured with grey tape (photo 12). There is visible foxing and discolouration to the paper of the minimalist sunset landscape (photo 3). The wooden and composite frames show general wear, including minor scuffs and age-related marks consistent with handling (photo 1). The beach scene by W. Haenraets is housed in a frame with some light surface scratching (photo 5).
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