Alfred Wallis painting owned by potter Bernard Leach sails away at Lay’s

The exceptional provenance of a trademark Alfred Wallis (1855-1942) painting gave it a commercial boost when it appeared at Lay’s (21% buyer’s premium) latest sale of Cornish Art in Penzance.

The 6 x 13.5in (15 x 34.5cm) oil on panel depicted two St Ives double-ended mackerel luggers heeling…

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