26th Apr, 2022 10:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter)

 
  Lot 184
 

184

[M] THOMAS WHITCOMBE (BRITISH, 1763-1824) - A 44-gun frigate of the Royal Navy in the Downs off Dover

THOMAS WHITCOMBE (BRITISH, 1763-1824)

A 44-gun frigate of the Royal Navy in the Downs off Dover

Indistinctly signed and dated ‘Thos Whitcombe, 1815’ (lower left), Frost & Reed Gallery label verso

Oil on canvas

31½ x 47½in. (80 x 120.5cm.)

Provenance: With Frost & Reed

Sold for £3,472
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report

1970s wax reline. Would benefit from a clean. Scattered retouching overall.

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THOMAS WHITCOMBE (BRITISH, 1763-1824)

A 44-gun frigate of the Royal Navy in the Downs off Dover

Indistinctly signed and dated ‘Thos Whitcombe, 1815’ (lower left), Frost & Reed Gallery label verso

Oil on canvas

31½ x 47½in. (80 x 120.5cm.)

Provenance: With Frost & Reed

Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Peter), 26th Apr, 2022

Order of Sale:

Mercantile (Sail) – 1-97 
Mercantile (Steam) – 100-162
Naval (Sail) – 165-236
Naval (Steam) – 237-318
Navigational & Scientific Instruments – 320-380

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