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signed T Birch and inscribed Phila, l.r.

oil on canvas

Condition Note: Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in good condition, generally; relining has compressed surface, but there is still somse texture in more thickly painted areas and retention of color and details is excellent; scattered craquelure (stable)--stretcher marks and some abrasion along edges ("milky lines" along edges appear to be old repaints) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: scattered lines of inpaint along edges (visible to naked eye--see above); a few scattered spots in sky

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Painted in 1827.
PROVENANCE

S. Morton Vose II/Ruth D. Vose Fine Arts, Brookline, Massachusetts
EXHIBITED

Tokyo, Seiji Togo Memorial Yasuda Kasai Museum of Art, Ships and the Sea: Marine Art from the CIGNA Museum and Art Collection, 1988, no. 30, pp. 38 and 71
CATALOGUE NOTE

Affixed to the backing is an old photograph of the reverse of the original canvas (before relining) with the following inscription by the hand of the artist: By Tho" Birch/ Phila 18**. A typewritten note placed over it and signed by S. Morton Vose (no date) explains that Mr. Vose had seen the original inscription and the date was 1827.