1st Nov, 2022 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana)
146
[M] THOMAS JONES BARKER (BRITISH, 1815-1882) - Lord Nelson at Prayer Before Trafalgar
THOMAS JONES BARKER (BRITISH, 1815-1882)
“Lord Nelson at Prayer Before Trafalgar” Circa 1854
Signed and inscribed to reverse in pencil First idea for a large picture of Lord Nelson in the cabin of the Victory, T J Barker
Oil on panel, framed
8½ x 6½in. (21.5 x 16.5cm.)
This is a preparatory sketch by Jones for his celebrated painting (Private Collection, USA) of Nelson in his cabin ahead of the battle of Trafalgar. Completed in 1854, the painting went on a public tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland, principally to promote its popular printed version by Ferdinand Jean de la Ferté Joubert. Known as a history painter, often of military scenes, Barker enjoyed similar success with his depiction of Nelson receiving the surrender of the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Sold for £1,240
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
THOMAS JONES BARKER (BRITISH, 1815-1882)
“Lord Nelson at Prayer Before Trafalgar” Circa 1854
Signed and inscribed to reverse in pencil First idea for a large picture of Lord Nelson in the cabin of the Victory, T J Barker
Oil on panel, framed
8½ x 6½in. (21.5 x 16.5cm.)
This is a preparatory sketch by Jones for his celebrated painting (Private Collection, USA) of Nelson in his cabin ahead of the battle of Trafalgar. Completed in 1854, the painting went on a public tour of the United Kingdom and Ireland, principally to promote its popular printed version by Ferdinand Jean de la Ferté Joubert. Known as a history painter, often of military scenes, Barker enjoyed similar success with his depiction of Nelson receiving the surrender of the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Gloriana), 1st Nov, 2022
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Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-57B
Mercantile (Steam) 58-112
Naval (Sail) 115-202
Naval (Steam) 205-319
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 325-353
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