6th Nov, 2018 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy')
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[M] CHINESE SCHOOL, CIRCA 1884 - S.S. 'Gulf of Papua' off the China Coast
CHINESE SCHOOL, CIRCA 1884
S.S. 'Gulf of Papua' off the China Coast
Oil on canvas
17½ x 23in. (44.5 x 58.5cm.)
This 2042 ton general purpose cargo ship was launched 27th December 1883 by the builder's Sir Raylton Dixon & Co., Middlesbrough for the Greenock SS Co. Fleet (all of which were named Gulf of...) was sold to the German firm of Zerssen & Co in 1897 and renamed Ida. On 24th December 1899 she was in passage between Blyth and Bordeaux with a cargo of coal when she disappeared with all hands, her wreck has yet to be located.
Sold for £434
Estimated at £300 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
CHINESE SCHOOL, CIRCA 1884
S.S. 'Gulf of Papua' off the China Coast
Oil on canvas
17½ x 23in. (44.5 x 58.5cm.)
This 2042 ton general purpose cargo ship was launched 27th December 1883 by the builder's Sir Raylton Dixon & Co., Middlesbrough for the Greenock SS Co. Fleet (all of which were named Gulf of...) was sold to the German firm of Zerssen & Co in 1897 and renamed Ida. On 24th December 1899 she was in passage between Blyth and Bordeaux with a cargo of coal when she disappeared with all hands, her wreck has yet to be located.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)
