RARE Antique English Oil Painting, WILLIAM COLLINS (1788-1847), "Contrary Winds" sculpture and no dents or damage

and no dents or damage to the gold clasp

Has been a cabinet display plate and has no marks nor chips nor cracks or hairlines to diminish the value or appeal

only imagine how impressive the jewel inlay must have originally been

which can be seen in our greatly enlarged photos

RARE Antique English Oil Painting, WILLIAM COLLINS (1788-1847), "Contrary Winds" sculpture and no dents or damageArtist: William Collins (1788 1847), English painter, member of the Royal Academy. Works widely offered, selling at auction houses in the $3000 $12,000 ranges, as just attributed works. This superior work by William Collins is signed (not on front) and is well framed in a period English frame, notation on backside also indicate artist. The painting, style, theme and execution are absolutely by this well exhibited 19th century artist. "William Collins