Attributed to Alessandro Grevenbroeck

The Rev. Bowyer Adderley (1787-1872) of Fillongley Hall, Warwickshire, who acquired the painting in Italy in 1846 or 1847;
Thence by family descent.

G. Jackson-Stops, "Fillongley Hall, Warwickshire", in Country Life, 20 July 1989, p. 68, where reproduced hanging in the dining room.

The canvas has been relined, which has compressed the paint surface in some parts. There is some abrasion apparent to the dark tones of the painting. Otherwise the paint surface seems secure, if a little dirty. There are some areas of repaint visible in the sky, but no major damages are discernible to the naked eye. Inspection under UV light is impeded by the varnish over the painting but does reveal scattered areas of retouchings to the painting. Offered in an ornate gilt wood and plaster frme in good condition with a few minor knocks. The painting would benefit from a clean but is overall in good condition for its size.
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The attribution of this magnificent harbour scene to Alessandro Grevenbroeck is based on comparison with the set of four large canvases sold in these Rooms 5 July 1995, lots 175 and 176, and with the pair sold in these Rooms 28 October 2010, lot 125.  Another work with a very similar style of clouds and rigging is in the Academy of Replica Handbags s in Vienna (see R. Trnek, Die Holländischen Gemälde des 17. Jahrhunderts, Cologne 1992, p. 152, no. 53; see pp. 151-6 for a further discussion on the artist).  In previous years, there has been some confusion between the works attributed to Alessandro Grevenbroeck and to his brother Orazio.