04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
10A

Set of Three Framed British Hand-tinted Prints of Napoleonic War Naval Battles

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Set of Three Framed British Hand-tinted Prints of Napoleonic War Naval Battles, c. 1812, published by G. Andrews, London, after original art by R. and D. Havell, the three plates depicting a naval battle between the squadron under the command of Captain Barrie and the French, each bearing header title To the Captains, Officers & Crews of His Majesty's Ships Pomone, Captain Barrie, Unite, Captain Chamberlayne, & Scout Brig. Captain Sharpe, French matted and uniformly framed in ebonized and parcel gilt wood frames, sight size 25 1/8 x 19 in., frame 34 x 28 1/4 in.

Condition: Not examined out of frame, fading, scattered soiling and spotting, Plate 1 with two repaired tears to lower edge.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Barrie, London, Chamberlayne, Sharpe