John Berney Crome (1794-1842) - Near Leyden - Moonlight, 1840

Near Leyden - Moonlight, 1840

oil on canvas
12 cms (4.72 ins)
Titled "Moonlight", inscribed "Crome" and numbered "96." in pen and ink to an old label to the stretcher
made in 1840
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "British and Continental Art" held on Thu, Sep 12, 2019.
Lot 35
Estimate: CAD $1,000 - $1,500
Realised: CAD $2,400

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Vente: unknown date, in the early 20th century, "Sale of Pictures at Christie's" old newspaper clipping to the stretcher;

Scott & Sons, Montreal gallery label verso;

Prominent Collection, Montreal

Exhibitions:
Royal Academy, 1840, Cat. No. 96 as "Near Leyden - Moonlight"
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.
Near Leyden - Moonlight, 1840 by artist John Berney Crome