Circle of Peter Monamy, British 1681-1749- Naval engagement during the Anglo-Dutch Wars (third quarter of the 17th century); oil on canvas, bears two old inscribed labels on the reverse, 81.2 x 99 cm. Provenance: Mrs Fletcher Norton.; Her sale, Elton Hall, 1888.; where purchased by Mr John Newcome (Dispensing Chemist, High Street, Grantham).; Anon. sale, Sotheby's, London, 22 March 1972, lot 11 (As P. Monamy).; Private Collection, UK. Note: The as yet unidentified hand behind the present work was undoubtedly influenced by the paintings of Peter Monamy, who was himself impacted by the oeuvre of Willem van de Velde, the Younger and other North European, Dutch and French masters of maritime painting. Its high quality and detailed finish points to an extremely talented painter.品相报告: Please refer to department for condition report