Lot 346: Peter Coyle, Coastal Village Scene with Beached Boats, Watercolour and Gouache
A mid-20th-century coastal landscape by Peter Coyle, executed in watercolour and gouache on paper. The composition depicts a rugged shoreline featuring stone cottages and beached fishing boats, characteristic of a Scottish or Northern English village. The work employs a muted palette of greys, earth tones, and deep reds, using fluid washes and textured impasto for the white highlights. The artist signature, Peter Coyle, is located in the lower right corner. The painting is housed behind glass within a dark brown mount and an ornate gilt-effect frame.
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Condition report:
The paper exhibits mild, even toning consistent with age. No significant foxing, water damage, or mat burn is visible to the exposed area. The frame shows minor surface wear and scuffs to the edges.
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