Devonshire oil painting by a British artist purchased for 51,225 hryvnia

51,225 hryvnia – this amount was estimated "Sunset on the Devonshire coast", written by the British artist William Harry Williamson in the second half of the XIX century. The size of the oil landscape is 31x58 cm. The Picture is framed with an original old frame of 54x80 cm. The back side contains a signature. More than 40 people followed the lot, which was eventually purchased at the end of January.

The Victorian marine artist created the painting at the peak of his creativity, revealing his talent as much as possible. Then his works were exhibited at the Royal Academy of arts. The author gained fame during his lifetime, and now his paintings continue to be in demand at world auctions, including at Christie's. on the canvas, the master depicted the rocky coast of Devonshire, located in the West of England, a fishing schooner, swaying on the choppy waves.