Lot 120: SAMUEL SCOTT (LONDON 1703-1772 BATH) - A large First Rate, thought to be the Royal William (formerly the

SAMUEL SCOTT (LONDON 1703-1772 BATH)
A large First Rate, thought to be the Royal William (formerly the
Prince), lying at her anchorage, surrounded by other vessels and
preparing to receive a distinguished - possibly Royal - visitor
oil on canvas 48 3/8 x 73 7/8 in. (122.9 x 187.6 cm.)

PROVENANCE:
Sir Walter George Stirling, Bt. (1802-1888), 36 Portman Square, London;
Christie's, London, 29 June 1878, lot 66, as 'W. van de Velde, A calm, with a
feet at anchor' (15 O gns. to Rudd).
with M. Bernard, London, by 1954.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 13 November 1996, lot 3A.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 7 July 2016, lot 191, where acquired by the
present owner.