The painting has a recent and effective relining. Under the varnish the painting appears to the naked eye to be in good condition. Inspection under UV lgiht reveals some scattered retouchings in the darker tones and along the craquelure in the sky. Overall clean and in good condition. Offered in a carved wooden frame in fair condition.
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The composition is based on an original attributed to Vernet (see F. Ingersoll-Smouse, Joseph Vernet. Peintre de Marine 1714-1789, vol. II, Paris 1926, p. 103, no. 2127, fig🧸. 329, under doubꦫtful or false attributions).