27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] H.M.S. FOUDROYANT: A LARGE MARQUETRY PICTURE...
H.M.S. FOUDROYANT: A LARGE MARQUETRY PICTURE OF THE VICTORY MADE FROM FOUDROYANT TIMBER
the Victory shown in full sail with inscription 'THE VICTORY NELSON HIS FAME SHALL SOUND THE WORLD AROUND BORN SEPTEMBER 29 MDCCLVIII DIED OCTOBER 21 MDCCCV' with brass plaque further inscribed THE OAK OF WHICH THIS PANEL IS MADE, FORMED PART OF NELSON'S FLAG-SHIP THE FOUDROYANT, with carved rope work frame border -- overall measurements 25 x 63in. (63.5 x 160cm.)
the Victory shown in full sail with inscription 'THE VICTORY NELSON HIS FAME SHALL SOUND THE WORLD AROUND BORN SEPTEMBER 29 MDCCLVIII DIED OCTOBER 21 MDCCCV' with brass plaque further inscribed THE OAK OF WHICH THIS PANEL IS MADE, FORMED PART OF NELSON'S FLAG-SHIP THE FOUDROYANT, with carved rope work frame border -- overall measurements 25 x 63in. (63.5 x 160cm.)
Sold for £868
Estimated at £800 - £1,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
H.M.S. FOUDROYANT: A LARGE MARQUETRY PICTURE OF THE VICTORY MADE FROM FOUDROYANT TIMBER
the Victory shown in full sail with inscription 'THE VICTORY NELSON HIS FAME SHALL SOUND THE WORLD AROUND BORN SEPTEMBER 29 MDCCLVIII DIED OCTOBER 21 MDCCCV' with brass plaque further inscribed THE OAK OF WHICH THIS PANEL IS MADE, FORMED PART OF NELSON'S FLAG-SHIP THE FOUDROYANT, with carved rope work frame border -- overall measurements 25 x 63in. (63.5 x 160cm.)
the Victory shown in full sail with inscription 'THE VICTORY NELSON HIS FAME SHALL SOUND THE WORLD AROUND BORN SEPTEMBER 29 MDCCLVIII DIED OCTOBER 21 MDCCCV' with brass plaque further inscribed THE OAK OF WHICH THIS PANEL IS MADE, FORMED PART OF NELSON'S FLAG-SHIP THE FOUDROYANT, with carved rope work frame border -- overall measurements 25 x 63in. (63.5 x 160cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
