Lot 52: John Cleveley, the Elder (Southwark, London c. 1712-c. 1792) The Adams shipyard from the Isle of Dogs, with His Majesty’s new frigate... oil on canvas 35 ¼ x 59 1/8 in. (89.5 x 150.2 cm.)

John Cleveley, the Elder
(Southwark, London c. 1712-c. 1792)
The Adams shipyard from the Isle of Dogs, with His Majesty’s new frigate Ambuscade ‘on the stocks’, dressed with flags and ready for launching, 17 September 1773
signed and dated 'Jn Cleveley Pix. 1774' (lower left)
oil on canvas
35 ¼ x 59 1/8 in. (89.5 x 150.2 cm.)

Alan James Montagu-Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie, 4th Earl of Wharncliffe (1935-1987); Sotheby's, London, 12 March 1986, lot 14 (£116,000).
with Richard Green, London, from whom acquired by the late owners.