Samuel Owen (1768-1857) - Figures on a beach at low-tide

This detailed coastal scene by Samuel Owen is typical of his work. There are various fisherfolk on the shore sorting through their catch. There is also a British Naval frigate in the distance on the left with the landscape being reminiscent of Owen's Kent scenes.
 
Medium: watercolour on paper, signed lower centre 'S OWEN', 14.4 x 20.3cm, framed.
 
Provenance: Noel Gregory Gallery (label verso).
 
Condition report: the watercolour has some time staining and there is fading in some parts. The frame has various bits missings and the mount has some time staining. There is a small scratch on the glass on the right-hand side just above the centre. This is difficult to photograph and is not visible unless viewed up close. The buyer may wish to get the picture re-framed.