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28/01/2017

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Rear Admiral John Byron (1723-1786), oval portrait oil on canvas laid on board unsigned 18th/19th century 61cm x 48cm

Lot 1080

Rear Admiral John Byron (1723-1786), oval portrait oil on canvas laid on board unsigned 18th/19th c...

Rear Admiral John Byron (1723-1786), oval portrait oil on canvas laid on board unsigned 18th/19th century 61cm x 48cm

9049

Sold For : £220.00

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'Keelboat H417 approaching Scarborough Harbour', oil on board signed by Jack Rigg (British 1927-) 44cm x 60cm

Lot 1081

'Keelboat H417 approaching Scarborough Harbour', oil on board signed by Jack Rigg (British 1927-) 4...

'Keelboat H417 approaching Scarborough Harbour', oil on board signed by Jack Rigg (British 1927-) 44cm x 60cm

9068

Sold For : £280.00

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Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Fishing Boat SH197 with a British Convoy on the Horizon, watercolour signed by Alexander Harwood (British 1873-1943) and dated 1920 37.5cm x 55cm Notes: SH197 was sunk by Enemy Submarine Aug. 17th 1917

Lot 1083

Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Fishing Boat SH197 with a British Convoy on the Horizon, waterco...

Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Fishing Boat SH197 with a British Convoy on the Horizon, watercolour signed by Alexander Harwood (British 1873-1943) and dated 1920 37.5cm x 55cm Notes: SH197 was sunk by Enemy Submarine Aug. 17th 1917

4398

Sold For : £800.00

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Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Fishing Boat SH197 underfire from a German U Boat, watercolour heightened in white signed by Alexander Harwood (British 1873-1943) and dated 1920, 37cm x 55cm Notes: SH197 was sunk by Enemy Submarine Aug. 17th 1917, this watercolour also shows the vessel's tender with crew aboard in the foreground

Lot 1084

Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Fishing Boat SH197 underfire from a German U Boat, watercolour h...

Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Fishing Boat SH197 underfire from a German U Boat, watercolour heightened in white signed by Alexander Harwood (British 1873-1943) and dated 1920, 37cm x 55cm Notes: SH197 was sunk by Enemy Submarine Aug. 17th 1917, this watercolour also shows the vessel's tender with crew aboard in the foreground

4398

Sold For : £800.00

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Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Steamer S.S Staintondale, gouache unsigned dated 1902, 47.5cm x 71cm Notes: the Cargo ship Staintondale was built for P Hick Jnr. & Co. by John Readhead & Sons at South Shields and launched 29/06/1896, she sank after being captured and scuttled by U-Boat UC21 on the 30 May 1917

Lot 1085

Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Steamer S.S Staintondale, gouache unsigned dated 1902, 47.5cm x...

Ship's Portrait of the Scarborough Steamer S.S Staintondale, gouache unsigned dated 1902, 47.5cm x 71cm Notes: the Cargo ship Staintondale was built for P Hick Jnr. & Co. by John Readhead & Sons at South Shields and launched 29/06/1896, she sank after being captured and scuttled by U-Boat UC21 on the 30 May 1917

W1529

Sold For : £260.00

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'SS Norton' - Steam Ship's portrait, late 19th century gouache unsigned titled 38cm x 60cm (unframed)

Lot 1086

'SS Norton' - Steam Ship's portrait, late 19th century gouache unsigned titled 38cm x 60cm (unfram...

'SS Norton' - Steam Ship's portrait, late 19th century gouache unsigned titled 38cm x 60cm (unframed)

W1529

Sold For : £150.00

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Hull Steam Trawlers, pair circular oils on wooden panels initialled by Edward King Redmore (British 1860-1941) 14cm

Lot 1087

Hull Steam Trawlers, pair circular oils on wooden panels initialled by Edward King Redmore (British...

Hull Steam Trawlers, pair circular oils on wooden panels initialled by Edward King Redmore (British 1860-1941) 14cm

4405

Sold For : £120.00

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'HMS Benbow', gouache signed and titled by Vincenzo D'Esposito (Italian 1886-1946) 42cm x 64cm Notes: the Benbow was a Royal Navy Battleship built 1913 named after Admiral John Benbow. Fought at Battle of Jutland, taken out of service 1931

Lot 1088

'HMS Benbow', gouache signed and titled by Vincenzo D'Esposito (Italian 1886-1946) 42cm x 64cm Note...

'HMS Benbow', gouache signed and titled by Vincenzo D'Esposito (Italian 1886-1946) 42cm x 64cm Notes: the Benbow was a Royal Navy Battleship built 1913 named after Admiral John Benbow. Fought at Battle of Jutland, taken out of service 1931

9075

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British Steam Battleship Portrait, watercolour signed W F Mitchell (British 1845-1914) and dated 1902, 29cm x 45cm

Lot 1091

British Steam Battleship Portrait, watercolour signed W F Mitchell (British 1845-1914) and dated 19...

British Steam Battleship Portrait, watercolour signed W F Mitchell (British 1845-1914) and dated 1902, 29cm x 45cm

9051

Sold For : £95.00

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'SS Lindfield' - ship's portrait, watercolour signed by Roger D Morris (British 1935-) 24cm x 36cm

Lot 1092

'SS Lindfield' - ship's portrait, watercolour signed by Roger D Morris (British 1935-) 24cm x 36cm ...

'SS Lindfield' - ship's portrait, watercolour signed by Roger D Morris (British 1935-) 24cm x 36cm

374

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British and American Men of War in Action, oil on canvas signed by Peter Gerald Baker (British 20th century) 50cm x 75cm

Lot 1096

British and American Men of War in Action, oil on canvas signed by Peter Gerald Baker (British 20th...

British and American Men of War in Action, oil on canvas signed by Peter Gerald Baker (British 20th century) 50cm x 75cm

1129

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Sailing and Steam Vessels at Sea, watercolour monogrammed and dated '87 by William Frederick Settle (British 1821-1897), 22cm x 33cm

Lot 1099

Sailing and Steam Vessels at Sea, watercolour monogrammed and dated '87 by William Frederick Settle...

Sailing and Steam Vessels at Sea, watercolour monogrammed and dated '87 by William Frederick Settle (British 1821-1897), 22cm x 33cm

424

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'Up Channel' - The Sierra Nevada Sailing Vessel approaching the Seven Sisters en route to London in the early 1890's, 1877-1900, watercolour heightened with white signed and dated J Stewart '77 titled verso 33cm x 44cm The iron ship built in 1877 by Oswald, Mordaunt and Co., Southampton sank on its voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne in a storm off the Portsea Back Beach, Victoria in 1900

Lot 1100

'Up Channel' - The Sierra Nevada Sailing Vessel approaching the Seven Sisters en route to London in...

'Up Channel' - The Sierra Nevada Sailing Vessel approaching the Seven Sisters en route to London in the early 1890's, 1877-1900, watercolour heightened with white signed and dated J Stewart '77 titled verso 33cm x 44cm The iron ship built in 1877 by Oswald, Mordaunt and Co., Southampton sank on its voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne in a storm off the Portsea Back Beach, Victoria in 1900

16

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'The Long Haul Home' - Cedric the Saxon 1875-1896 leaving Sydney Heads bound for London with a Cargo of Wool Bales Autumn 1883, watercolour heightened with white signed and dated J Stewart '77, titled verso 44cm x 33cm The Saxon built by John Reid & Co, Port Glasgow 1875 for Williamson, Milligan, Liverpool, posted missing in 1896 on voyage from New York to Padang, Indonesia

Lot 1101

'The Long Haul Home' - Cedric the Saxon 1875-1896 leaving Sydney Heads bound for London with a Carg...

'The Long Haul Home' - Cedric the Saxon 1875-1896 leaving Sydney Heads bound for London with a Cargo of Wool Bales Autumn 1883, watercolour heightened with white signed and dated J Stewart '77, titled verso 44cm x 33cm The Saxon built by John Reid & Co, Port Glasgow 1875 for Williamson, Milligan, Liverpool, posted missing in 1896 on voyage from New York to Padang, Indonesia

16

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'Britannia Racing off the Isle of Wight', Stephen J Renard (British 1947-) oil on board signed 20cm x 30cm

Lot 1103

'Britannia Racing off the Isle of Wight', Stephen J Renard (British 1947-) oil on board signed 20cm...

'Britannia Racing off the Isle of Wight', Stephen J Renard (British 1947-) oil on board signed 20cm x 30cm

3066

Sold For : £270.00

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J Class Racing Yachts - 'Enterprise Endeavour Yankee & Shamrock V', oil on canvas signed by John J Holmes (British 20th century), titled verso 60cm x 90cm

Lot 1104

J Class Racing Yachts - 'Enterprise Endeavour Yankee & Shamrock V', oil on canvas signed by John J ...

J Class Racing Yachts - 'Enterprise Endeavour Yankee & Shamrock V', oil on canvas signed by John J Holmes (British 20th century), titled verso 60cm x 90cm

3066

Sold For : £500.00

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J Class Yachts off the Isle of Wight, Roger Davies limited edition colour print signed and numbered 3/850 in pencil 45cm x 76cm

Lot 1105

J Class Yachts off the Isle of Wight, Roger Davies limited edition colour print signed and numbered...

J Class Yachts off the Isle of Wight, Roger Davies limited edition colour print signed and numbered 3/850 in pencil 45cm x 76cm

3066

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J Class Yachts Racing off The Coast, Chelsea Green Edition colour print numbered & signed in pencil 487/495 by J Steven Dews 55cm x 79cm

Lot 1106

J Class Yachts Racing off The Coast, Chelsea Green Edition colour print numbered & signed in pencil...

J Class Yachts Racing off The Coast, Chelsea Green Edition colour print numbered & signed in pencil 487/495 by J Steven Dews 55cm x 79cm

3066

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Sir Francis Chichester and Gypsy Moth IV, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch twelve verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's

Lot 1107

Sir Francis Chichester and Gypsy Moth IV, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch f...

Sir Francis Chichester and Gypsy Moth IV, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch twelve verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's "Golden Hind" to the present day, this secured his position in the Word Maritime market becoming Britain's most sought-after living marine artist

2728

Sold For : £100.00

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The Golden Hind, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch two verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's

Lot 1108

The Golden Hind, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calenda...

The Golden Hind, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch two verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's "Golden Hind" to the present day, this secured his position in the Word Maritime market becoming Britain's most sought-after living marine artist

2728

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Steamer Breaking the Ice in the Antartic, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch seven verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's

Lot 1109

Steamer Breaking the Ice in the Antartic, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch f...

Steamer Breaking the Ice in the Antartic, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch seven verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's "Golden Hind" to the present day, this secured his position in the Word Maritime market becoming Britain's most sought-after living marine artist

424

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British Naval Frigate at Sea, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch nine verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's

Lot 1110

British Naval Frigate at Sea, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 ...

British Naval Frigate at Sea, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch nine verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's "Golden Hind" to the present day, this secured his position in the Word Maritime market becoming Britain's most sought-after living marine artist

2728

Sold For : £80.00

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Aircraft Carrier at Sea, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch ten verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's

Lot 1111

Aircraft Carrier at Sea, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco...

Aircraft Carrier at Sea, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch ten verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's "Golden Hind" to the present day, this secured his position in the Word Maritime market becoming Britain's most sought-after living marine artist

2728

Sold For : £90.00

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Hull Deep Sea Trawler, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch eleven verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's

Lot 1112

Hull Deep Sea Trawler, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco c...

Hull Deep Sea Trawler, John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch eleven verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's "Golden Hind" to the present day, this secured his position in the Word Maritime market becoming Britain's most sought-after living marine artist

424

Sold For : £75.00

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The Queen Mary or last Mauritania John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch eight verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's

Lot 1113

The Queen Mary or last Mauritania John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1...

The Queen Mary or last Mauritania John Steven Dews (British 1949-) original pencil sketch for the 1980 Amoco calendar, signed and titled sketch eight verso 19cm x 29cm Notes: Born in Beverley, North Humberside Dews's first exhibition was mounted in 1976 virtually the whole body of work was sold on the first night, the following year he had an exhibition in San Francisco which sold out to large critical acclaim. In the autumn of 1979 Steven accepted a commission from Amoco to execute twelve pictures for their 1980 calendar to reflect the development of the ocean-going vessel from Drake's "Golden Hind" to the present day, this secured his position in the Word Maritime market becoming Britain's most sought-after living marine artist

2728

Sold For : £90.00

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'And Every Soul was Saved Alive' - Victorian Lifeboat monochrome print with dedication, pub. by James Walker & Co. Dublin, 63cm x 44cm

Lot 1114

'And Every Soul was Saved Alive' - Victorian Lifeboat monochrome print with dedication, pub. by Jam...

'And Every Soul was Saved Alive' - Victorian Lifeboat monochrome print with dedication, pub. by James Walker & Co. Dublin, 63cm x 44cm

W124

Sold For : £80.00

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'The Rescue' - the launch of the Whitby Lifeboat the Robert Whitworth at Robin Hoods Bay Jan. 1881, John Freeman limited edition colour print signed and numbered 18/850, 37cm x 54cm

Lot 1116

'The Rescue' - the launch of the Whitby Lifeboat the Robert Whitworth at Robin Hoods Bay Jan. 1881,...

'The Rescue' - the launch of the Whitby Lifeboat the Robert Whitworth at Robin Hoods Bay Jan. 1881, John Freeman limited edition colour print signed and numbered 18/850, 37cm x 54cm

424

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'Russian Outrage on Hull Fishing Fleet 1904', Edwardian postcard and three similar period original black and white photographs of Steam Trawlers (4)

Lot 1118

'Russian Outrage on Hull Fishing Fleet 1904', Edwardian postcard and three similar period original ...

'Russian Outrage on Hull Fishing Fleet 1904', Edwardian postcard and three similar period original black and white photographs of Steam Trawlers (4)

167

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'Government Tug Boat for the Ganges', ship's plan 19th century engraving pub. 1860 and a similar plan of a Steam Locomotive 25cm x 42cm (2)

Lot 1119

'Government Tug Boat for the Ganges', ship's plan 19th century engraving pub. 1860 and a similar pl...

'Government Tug Boat for the Ganges', ship's plan 19th century engraving pub. 1860 and a similar plan of a Steam Locomotive 25cm x 42cm (2)

W677

Sold For : £30.00

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