Lot 110: Marine Painting attr. William John Huggins, Trafalgar

Maritime battle scene painting attributed to William John Huggins (British, 1781-1845), "Aftermath of the Battle of Trafalgar," oil on canvas, circa 1810. The large-scale painting depicts a British prize crew attempting to patch the Spanish Three Decker, "Rayo 100," with Admiral Nelson's "Victory" behind and "Donegal 80" to the left. Unsigned. Giltwood carved frame, possibly original, with old Towner's Depository label en verso. Sight: 39" H x 59" W. Frame: 49 1/2" H x 68 1/2" W. Note: this painting is featured in a Malcolm Franklin Gallery advertisement that appeared in the January, 1979 issues of The Magazine Antiques and Antiques World Magazine (referencing the Winter Antiques Show). Copies of both magazines accompany this lot.

PROVENANCE: Private Memphis Collection, ex-Malcolm Franklin Gallery, Chicago.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition, lined, with craquelure throughout. 2" repair visible en verso corresponding to sky area near center sail. UV light examination reveals scattered professional retouch to clouds and some minor retouch to distracting craquelure lines in waves. Some light grime to sky area. Faint stretcher lines. Some wear and minor losses to edges of canvas at frame lines. Frame with regilding, minor losses, and some repairs/restoration to older losses.