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November 2005 Auction

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36. G. H. Thomas (English, circa 19th Century)

Sailing ships docked at dusk. Signed "G. H. Thomas" on the lower right corner. A lone person in a rowboat floats before the craft in the foreground. The scene is at the moment of dusk when the air and water is flooded with a soft grey-green light. Some lamps have been lit on the ships and the rippling water. Green and gold metal gilt frame. Image measures approx. 25-1/2" 19-1/2", framed overall approx. 30-1/2" x 24-1/2". Provenance: From the collection of Tom Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Wilson's collection spans several decades and includes wonderful Art Deco, sculpture, paintings and drawings from around the the world. Mr. Wilson is a well know cartoonist and creator of the character Ziggy.



700/1,400   Sold $632.50
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