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Lot 18: Charles Augustus Mornewick (fl. 1826-1875)

Est: £6,000 GBP - £8,000 GBP
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomOctober 29, 2008

Item Overview

Description

Charles Augustus Mornewick (fl. 1826-1875)
An East Indiaman in two-positions off Dover calling for a pilot
signed and dated 'Charles/Augustus Mornewick/1830' (lower left) and inscribed 'Firing a salute/off Dover/by Charles Augustus Mornewick' (on an old label attached to the stretcher)
oil on canvas
38¼ x 62¼ in. (97.2 x 158.1 cm.)

Notes

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Charles Mornewick is a rare artist who was an ardent follower of the paintings of Thomas Whitcombe.

Auction Details

Maritime Art

by
Christie's
October 29, 2008, 02:00 PM WET

8 King Street, St. James's, London, LDN, SW1Y 6QT, UK