12th May, 2015 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich)
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[M] AN UNUSUAL 19TH-CENTURY PAINTED FOUR-FOLD...
AN UNUSUAL 19TH-CENTURY PAINTED FOUR-FOLD SCREEN
painted on canvas attached to a wooden frame and depicting a British squadron including Victory sailing off the fort of Cadiz, bristling with guns and soldiers, entitled FORT St MARY NEAR CADIX; the reverse with alternating naval symbols such as anchors, cannons, swags etc., with shaped top and later lugs for wall hanging (some wear, patched restoration), each panel - 78¾ x 19in. (200 x 48.2cm.)
painted on canvas attached to a wooden frame and depicting a British squadron including Victory sailing off the fort of Cadiz, bristling with guns and soldiers, entitled FORT St MARY NEAR CADIX; the reverse with alternating naval symbols such as anchors, cannons, swags etc., with shaped top and later lugs for wall hanging (some wear, patched restoration), each panel - 78¾ x 19in. (200 x 48.2cm.)
Sold for £2,356
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN UNUSUAL 19TH-CENTURY PAINTED FOUR-FOLD SCREEN
painted on canvas attached to a wooden frame and depicting a British squadron including Victory sailing off the fort of Cadiz, bristling with guns and soldiers, entitled FORT St MARY NEAR CADIX; the reverse with alternating naval symbols such as anchors, cannons, swags etc., with shaped top and later lugs for wall hanging (some wear, patched restoration), each panel - 78¾ x 19in. (200 x 48.2cm.)
painted on canvas attached to a wooden frame and depicting a British squadron including Victory sailing off the fort of Cadiz, bristling with guns and soldiers, entitled FORT St MARY NEAR CADIX; the reverse with alternating naval symbols such as anchors, cannons, swags etc., with shaped top and later lugs for wall hanging (some wear, patched restoration), each panel - 78¾ x 19in. (200 x 48.2cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich), 12th May, 2015
