(Canadian/British, 1847-1921)
The wood three-masted barque Karoo,1896, off Dover flying the British Red Ensign, built in 1883 by C.R. Burgess, Kingsport, Nova Scotia, signed lower left "W. H. Yorke 1896", oil on canvas, 20 x 30 in.; gilt wood frame, 23-1/2 x 33-7/8 x 1-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
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Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
original stretcher and tacking edge, surface dirt, small tears with associated paint loss and with one related patch, stretcher marks; frame with abrasions - Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.