22nd Oct, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association)
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[M] A PEN AND INK PICTURE OF SIR JOHN...
A PEN AND INK PICTURE OF SIR JOHN PENNINGTON
possibly 17th Century, in the form of an engraver's original, the cartouche inscribed The true portracture of that Famous & Valliant Sea Capt. / Sr. John Pennington. Knight of the Gentlemen in Ordinarie of his Ma'tie / privie Chamber Governor & Captaine of Sandowne Castle in Kent and / Vice Admiral of his Ma'ties Fleet for this expedit'ion Ad 1636
9 x 7in. (23 x 18cm.) Framed and glazed
Sir John Pennington (1568-1646) held a series of high-profile naval appointments in a life-long naval career that began in obscurity. By 1617 he served as a vice admiral under Sir Walter Raleigh (in the Orinoco expedition) and ended as Lord High Admiral to Charles I, albeit one without a fleet to command as it was controlled by Parliament by this stage of the Civil War. It is thought he died when Bristol was stormed by Fairfax.
A PEN AND INK PICTURE OF SIR JOHN PENNINGTON
possibly 17th Century, in the form of an engraver's original, the cartouche inscribed The true portracture of that Famous & Valliant Sea Capt. / Sr. John Pennington. Knight of the Gentlemen in Ordinarie of his Ma'tie / privie Chamber Governor & Captaine of Sandowne Castle in Kent and / Vice Admiral of his Ma'ties Fleet for this expedit'ion Ad 1636
9 x 7in. (23 x 18cm.) Framed and glazed
Sir John Pennington (1568-1646) held a series of high-profile naval appointments in a life-long naval career that began in obscurity. By 1617 he served as a vice admiral under Sir Walter Raleigh (in the Orinoco expedition) and ended as Lord High Admiral to Charles I, albeit one without a fleet to command as it was controlled by Parliament by this stage of the Civil War. It is thought he died when Bristol was stormed by Fairfax.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Association), 22nd Oct, 2008
