A gouache commemorative portrait of Nelson stood ashore with his fleet in the background, presented in reverse painted and raised gilt verrre eglomise style glass panel decorated with ensigns, ropework and dolphins, surmounted by naval crest, in George V oak frame. Possibly from an officers mess or similar, 62 cm x 45 cm overall.
Some crazing and lifting to the eggshell blue ground. Hardboard back.
Sold for £161
Result plus buyers premium
A gouache commemorative portrait of Nelson stood ashore with his fleet in the background, presented in reverse painted and raised gilt verrre eglomise style glass panel decorated with ensigns, ropework and dolphins, surmounted by naval crest, in George V oak frame. Possibly from an officers mess or similar, 62 cm x 45 cm overall.
Some crazing and lifting to the eggshell blue ground. Hardboard back.
Auction: The Collectors Sale, 1st Dec, 2021