Lot 7: Edward Roper (British, 1830-1909) Study of a dolphinfish unframed

Edward Roper
(British, 1830-1909)
Study of a dolphinfish extensively inscribed (on the mount)watercolour and bodycolour17.5 x 22.5cm (6 7/8 x 8 7/8in).unframed

Provenance: Through the artist's family.The mount inscription reads (later additions from the artist in brackets):'(So called -)Dolphin; (properly Coryphene) caught with graines by Captn. French of "Newcastle" Octr 10th 1870/This sketch was made the moment the fish came out of the water,/the colors varied entirely many tints before the fish was dead.'