ROBERT SALMON* (AMERICAN, 1775-1844)
THE HARBOUR, LIVERPOOL
SIGNED 'R SA....' LOWER RIGHT AND SIGNED 'R SALOMON' ON THE REVERSE
OIL ON PANEL
8 X 10IN. (20.2 X 25.5CM.)
Sale room notice
THE CORRECT TITLE FOR THIS PAINTING IS 'A HARBOUR SCENE'.
Lot Essay
IN THE EARLY PART OF HIS CAREER, THE ARTIST USED THE SPELLING SALOMON, BUT LATER CHANGED IT TO THE MORE FAMILIAR SALMON