1st May, 2013 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent)
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[M] ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY<br/>The Brig 'Martha'...
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
The Brig 'Martha' in Distress
Oil on canvas
Indistinctly inscribed along lower edge 'The Brig Martha Westport Latitude 53.. Longitude.. Sept. 21. 1853'
21 x 30½ in. (53.3 x 77.5 cm.)
Initially intended for trade in the West Indies, the brig Martha was launched on 25 December 1838. Registered at 248 tons and owned by Lee and Co. of Liverpool, Martha traded to Chile and Peru between the years 1847 and 1850. She was lost and never heard from again in 1850.
The Brig 'Martha' in Distress
Oil on canvas
Indistinctly inscribed along lower edge 'The Brig Martha Westport Latitude 53.. Longitude.. Sept. 21. 1853'
21 x 30½ in. (53.3 x 77.5 cm.)
Initially intended for trade in the West Indies, the brig Martha was launched on 25 December 1838. Registered at 248 tons and owned by Lee and Co. of Liverpool, Martha traded to Chile and Peru between the years 1847 and 1850. She was lost and never heard from again in 1850.
Sold for £74
Estimated at £200 - £400
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
The Brig 'Martha' in Distress
Oil on canvas
Indistinctly inscribed along lower edge 'The Brig Martha Westport Latitude 53.. Longitude.. Sept. 21. 1853'
21 x 30½ in. (53.3 x 77.5 cm.)
Initially intended for trade in the West Indies, the brig Martha was launched on 25 December 1838. Registered at 248 tons and owned by Lee and Co. of Liverpool, Martha traded to Chile and Peru between the years 1847 and 1850. She was lost and never heard from again in 1850.
The Brig 'Martha' in Distress
Oil on canvas
Indistinctly inscribed along lower edge 'The Brig Martha Westport Latitude 53.. Longitude.. Sept. 21. 1853'
21 x 30½ in. (53.3 x 77.5 cm.)
Initially intended for trade in the West Indies, the brig Martha was launched on 25 December 1838. Registered at 248 tons and owned by Lee and Co. of Liverpool, Martha traded to Chile and Peru between the years 1847 and 1850. She was lost and never heard from again in 1850.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Excellent), 1st May, 2013
