James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894)Rough seas off the English coast oil on canvas signed Dimensions 44 x 59.5cm Artist or Maker James Edward Buttersworth (1817-1894) Medium oil on canvas Condition Report Oil on canvas relined 20 - 30 years ago, canvas remains tight, paint a little dirty but otherwise good with a fine but stable craquelure throughout, signed lower right, housed in a later gilt scroll frame which has damage and losses particularly at the bottom and an eroneous attribution plaque to T. Butterworth.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.