30th Apr, 2019 11:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')

 
  Lot 12
 

12

[M] WILLIAM EDWARD WEBB (ENGLISH, 1862-1903) - Liverpool

**Please note we have been advised this may not be a view of Liverpool

WILLIAM EDWARD WEBB (ENGLISH, 1862-1903)

Liverpool: An Inman liner (probably the S.S. 'City of Chicago') with Dock Board building to the left

Oil on canvas

Signed 'W. Webb' (lower left)

15½ x 23½in. (39.5 x 59.5cm.)

Provenance: With the Hampshire Gallery, 1990.

Inman Line ships, distinguished by a single white stripe on a black funnel, had distinctive rigs and funnel arrangements. The later ships often had three close funnels supplemented by two or three masts of various rig. The vessel depicted here is notable for having a pair of funnels and four masts of which the City of Chicago (launched1883 - wrecked 1892) seems to be the only candidate.

Estimated at £1,500 - £2,500

Condition Report

Scattered retouching throughout; Signature possibly strengthened.

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**Please note we have been advised this may not be a view of Liverpool

WILLIAM EDWARD WEBB (ENGLISH, 1862-1903)

Liverpool: An Inman liner (probably the S.S. 'City of Chicago') with Dock Board building to the left

Oil on canvas

Signed 'W. Webb' (lower left)

15½ x 23½in. (39.5 x 59.5cm.)

Provenance: With the Hampshire Gallery, 1990.

Inman Line ships, distinguished by a single white stripe on a black funnel, had distinctive rigs and funnel arrangements. The later ships often had three close funnels supplemented by two or three masts of various rig. The vessel depicted here is notable for having a pair of funnels and four masts of which the City of Chicago (launched1883 - wrecked 1892) seems to be the only candidate.

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019

Pictures and Naval - 1-61

Sailor Art - 65-97

Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125

Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167

Instruments 170-249

Ship Models - 250-287

 

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