Lot 252: MASON HUNTER (British 1854-1921) BUSY HARBOR

MASON HUNTER (British, 1854-1921) BUSY HARBOR. Large oil on canvas scene shows several single mast fishing boats on a tranquil ocean. Foreground boat shows a number of people on board with sails up. Signed lower left "Mason Hunter" with what possibly may be "09". Appears to have an illegible title on back of canvas in black paint. Housed in a magnificent period frame with original gilt and fancy gesso decoration and gilt liner. Frame with a paper label "Alex. Drysdale Carvers & Guilders". SIZE: 28" x 36". CONDITION: Craquelure, edges have been strip line reinforced. Very minor spot inpainting. 9-73563 LG