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Lot 89: F.W. Ovenden (fl.1834-1843)

Est: £7,000 GBP - £10,000 GBPSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomJune 08, 2006

Item Overview

Description

A three-masted Dutch merchantman signalling for a pilot off Dover, the pilot's cutter (P3) heaving-to ahead of her
indistinctly signed [?] and dated '.../1838' (on stern of boat, lower centre)
oil on canvas
28 x 36 in. (71.1 x 91.4 cm.)

Artist or Maker

Provenance

Mrs Walter Aston (according to an early 20th Century label attached to the reverse).

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.

Auction Details

British Pictures 1500-1850

by
Christie's
June 08, 2006, 12:00 AM EST

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