29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] Bernard Finegan Gribble (British, 1873 - 1962)...
Bernard Finegan Gribble (British, 1873 - 1962)
The "Hunt Class" (Type 4) Escort Destroyer Brecon at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left)
Oil on board
16 x 19in. (40.5 x 48cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft, Brecon (pendant number L76) and her sister Brissenden were laid down in 1941 and launched a year later. Displacing 1,700 tons they measured 296ft with a 33ft beam and 11 foot draught. Her Parsons turbines developed 19,000 horse power, giving 26 knots. Brecon was broken up in 1962, her sister three years later.
The "Hunt Class" (Type 4) Escort Destroyer Brecon at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left)
Oil on board
16 x 19in. (40.5 x 48cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft, Brecon (pendant number L76) and her sister Brissenden were laid down in 1941 and launched a year later. Displacing 1,700 tons they measured 296ft with a 33ft beam and 11 foot draught. Her Parsons turbines developed 19,000 horse power, giving 26 knots. Brecon was broken up in 1962, her sister three years later.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Bernard Finegan Gribble (British, 1873 - 1962)
The "Hunt Class" (Type 4) Escort Destroyer Brecon at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left)
Oil on board
16 x 19in. (40.5 x 48cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft, Brecon (pendant number L76) and her sister Brissenden were laid down in 1941 and launched a year later. Displacing 1,700 tons they measured 296ft with a 33ft beam and 11 foot draught. Her Parsons turbines developed 19,000 horse power, giving 26 knots. Brecon was broken up in 1962, her sister three years later.
The "Hunt Class" (Type 4) Escort Destroyer Brecon at sea
Signed 'B Gribble' (lower left)
Oil on board
16 x 19in. (40.5 x 48cm.)
Designed by Thornycroft, Brecon (pendant number L76) and her sister Brissenden were laid down in 1941 and launched a year later. Displacing 1,700 tons they measured 296ft with a 33ft beam and 11 foot draught. Her Parsons turbines developed 19,000 horse power, giving 26 knots. Brecon was broken up in 1962, her sister three years later.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
