CHINESE SCHOOL, CIRCA 1890
S.S. 'Cheang Hye Teng' (ex- 'Atholl') underway
Oil on linen
17 x 22½in. (43 x 57cm.)
Built by Stephens of Kelvinhaugh for J. Warrack & Co. in 1870, the Atholl registered 1,436 tons, was 245ft long and had a beam of 32ft. In 1888 she was sold to the first of a series of Singaporian and then Malaysian owners all using the name Cheang Hye Teng. She was lost in August 1897 in the China Sea carrying coal between Moji and Hong Kong.
Sold for £620
Estimated at £500 - £700
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Relined, infilling to cracks.
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CHINESE SCHOOL, CIRCA 1890
S.S. 'Cheang Hye Teng' (ex- 'Atholl') underway
Oil on linen
17 x 22½in. (43 x 57cm.)
Built by Stephens of Kelvinhaugh for J. Warrack & Co. in 1870, the Atholl registered 1,436 tons, was 245ft long and had a beam of 32ft. In 1888 she was sold to the first of a series of Singaporian and then Malaysian owners all using the name Cheang Hye Teng. She was lost in August 1897 in the China Sea carrying coal between Moji and Hong Kong.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Zephyr), 2nd Nov, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) – 1-92A
Mercantile (Steam) – 93-151
Naval (Sail) – 155-236
Naval (Steam) – 240-340
Navigation & Scientific Instruments – 341-392
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