RICHARD HENRY NIBBS (BRITISH, 1816-1893)
Wreck of an Indiaman off Beachy Head, sunrise
Watercolour and oil on paper, laid on canvas
Signed ‘R. H. Nibbs’ (lower right); artist’s label circa 1860 to reverse
23 x 47in. (58.5 x 119cm.)
Although painted slightly later, research suggests that this wreck may be that of the barque William which stranded on the rocks below Beachy Head sometime during the 1850s, precise date unknown. The fate of the wreck is equally obscure, with some sources stating she was eventually refloated whilst others say she was simply abandoned and left to break up.
Sold for £1,984
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Original frame and mount, good overall condition.
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RICHARD HENRY NIBBS (BRITISH, 1816-1893)
Wreck of an Indiaman off Beachy Head, sunrise
Watercolour and oil on paper, laid on canvas
Signed ‘R. H. Nibbs’ (lower right); artist’s label circa 1860 to reverse
23 x 47in. (58.5 x 119cm.)
Although painted slightly later, research suggests that this wreck may be that of the barque William which stranded on the rocks below Beachy Head sometime during the 1850s, precise date unknown. The fate of the wreck is equally obscure, with some sources stating she was eventually refloated whilst others say she was simply abandoned and left to break up.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Untiring), 27th Apr, 2021
Mercantile (Sail) 1-123
Mercantile (Steam) 124-166
Naval (Sail) 170-252
Naval (Steam) 255-339
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 340-395
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