Lot 293: Ken Hammond (British, b. 1948), Marine Scene with Sailing Vessels, Oil on Canvas
An original oil painting on stretched canvas by the British marine artist Ken Hammond. The composition depicts a tranquil maritime scene featuring a large sailing vessel with complex rigging alongside a smaller boat with distinctive reddish-brown sails. The artist employs a traditional marine style with expressive, textured brushwork; notable impasto and palette knife techniques are used to create the reflections in the water and the structural details of the ships. The work is signed vertically in the upper right quadrant Ken Hammond. The painting is presented in a heavy, ornate gilt-finish frame decorated with scrolling foliate and shell mouldings. Two auction lot labels are present on the frame.
Condition report:
The painting appears to be in good overall condition. The canvas is taut with no visible signs of craquelure, paint loss, or surface deformation. The paint layer is stable. The ornate frame is structurally sound, showing only minor surface dust and light wear consistent with handling.
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