Lot 198: George S. Reynolds, mid 19th Century

George S. Reynolds, mid 19th Century
Portrait of Thomas Jackson, Contractor, 1852
signed and inscribed 'G.S.Reynolds Alderney 1852' (lower right) and further inscribed 'ALDERNEY General Plan of Harbour of Refuge and works Commenced 9th Jan 1817 Messrs Jackson & Bean Contractors Messrs Walker & Burges Civil Engineers' on the map and 'showing model of Break water 1852'
oil on canvas, unframed
48 x 38in. (122 x 96.5cm.)

J. Ashelford, Royal Journeys Victoria & Albert in the Channel Islands, Jersey, 2004, p. 139, illustrated in colour

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
Thomas Jackson started life in the construction industry as an illiterate navvy, working on canals from the tender age of eight. He worked his way up the profession, eventually becoming a subcontractor in 1838 and going into business with Mr Bean, forming the company Jackson & Bean. Together with the civil engineer James Walker, Jackson & Bean were awarded contracts to build the harbours of refuge in both Jersey and Guernsey.