Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842)The Great Storm of 1814 oil on canvas inscribed verso 'The Awful Gale on the English Coast 16th-19th December 1814' Dimensions 29.5 x 42cm Artist or Maker Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842) Medium oil on canvas Condition Report Oil on canvas relined 20 - 30 years ago, canvas remains tight, paint a little dirty with a fine craquelure through the sky, apparently unsigned, housed in what looks to be the original carved giltwood frame with title plaque, William Rivett, Gainsborough Gallery label verso.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.