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  • OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY (1817-1894), H.M.S Meander during a squall in the straights of Magellan
    Jul. 20, 2026

    OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY (1817-1894), H.M.S Meander during a squall in the straights of Magellan

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY (1817-1894) H.M.S Meander during a squall in the straights of Magellan watercolour signed lower left: O.W Brierly 57 x 107cm

    Gibson's
  • OSWALD BRIERLY, UK (1817 - 1894), Constantinople from the Golden Horn, watercolour and pencil, 37.5 x 72 cm. (14.75 x 28.35 in.), frame: 66 x 101 x 4 cm. (25.98 x 39.75 x 1.57 in.)
    Jun. 24, 2026

    OSWALD BRIERLY, UK (1817 - 1894), Constantinople from the Golden Horn, watercolour and pencil, 37.5 x 72 cm. (14.75 x 28.35 in.), frame: 66 x 101 x 4 cm. (25.98 x 39.75 x 1.57 in.)

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    OSWALD BRIERLY UK, (1817 - 1894) Constantinople from the Golden Horn watercolour and pencil signed lower left: Oswald Briely titled lower right: CONSTANTINOPLE FROM THE GOLDEN HORN

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD BRIERLY, UK (1817 - 1894), Constantinople from the Golden Horn, watercolour and pencil, 37.5 x 72 cm. (14.75 x 28.35 in.), frame: 66 x 101 x 4 cm. (25.98 x 39.75 x 1.57 in.)
    Jun. 15, 2026

    OSWALD BRIERLY, UK (1817 - 1894), Constantinople from the Golden Horn, watercolour and pencil, 37.5 x 72 cm. (14.75 x 28.35 in.), frame: 66 x 101 x 4 cm. (25.98 x 39.75 x 1.57 in.)

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    OSWALD BRIERLY UK, (1817 - 1894) Constantinople from the Golden Horn watercolour and pencil signed lower left: Oswald Briely titled lower right: CONSTANTINOPLE FROM THE GOLDEN HORN

    Lawsons
  • BRIERLY Oswald (1817-1894) (2), 'Sydney Harbour, NSW, Emigrants Arriving, Government House and Fort Macquarie, No.1,' and 'Sydney Co
    May. 30, 2026

    BRIERLY Oswald (1817-1894) (2), 'Sydney Harbour, NSW, Emigrants Arriving, Government House and Fort Macquarie, No.1,' and 'Sydney Co

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    BRIERLY, Oswald (1817-1894) (2) 'Sydney Harbour, NSW, Emigrants Arriving, Government House and Fort Macquarie, No.1,' and 'Sydney Cove, NSW, Emigrants Leaving the Ship, No. 2' Both published 1853 by Ackermann & Co., The Strand, London; lithographer Thomas Picken. Ex Josef Lebovic Gallery (label verso to one) Hand Coloured Lithograph (2) 34.5x49cm & 33x49.5cm PROVENANCE: Collection of Jim Haynes OAM and Robyn McMillan.

    Davidson Auctions
  • Brierly - Pair of Folio Lithographs of Ships or Fleets
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Brierly - Pair of Folio Lithographs of Ships or Fleets

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Included in this lot: The Fleet Provisioning at Sea The Fleets becalmed - Screw Ships getting Steam Up Description of the work: This large folio, originally hand-colored lithograph is from Oswald Walters Brierly's The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854 . made during the year on board H.M.S. St. Jean d'Acre (Capt. The Honourable H. Keppel) and other of H.M. Ships. This first edition work was published in London in 1855 by Day & Son. The lithographs were done by Dutton, Carrick, Needham, and Picken after Brierly's original illustrations. Each lithograph features the English and French fleets that were used during the battles of the Crimean War. Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (1817-1894) was a marine painter and naval engineer. He joined Captiain Henry Keppel's vessel, a man-of-war named HMS St. John d'Acre. Brierly was to illustrate the efforts for the Illustrated London News in a campaign to bring Sweden to join the allies and pressure Russia for peace over Sebastopol. This in effect made Brierly one of the earliest artists commissioned by a newspaper.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY 1817-1894 (Maritime Scene) watercolour on paper 11.5 x 20cm, 38 x 45.5cm (frame)
    Nov. 06, 2025

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY 1817-1894 (Maritime Scene) watercolour on paper 11.5 x 20cm, 38 x 45.5cm (frame)

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY 1817-1894 (Maritime Scene) watercolour on paper signed lower left: O.W.Brierly R.W.S. 11.5 x 20cm, 38 x 45.5cm (frame) PROVENANCE: Deutscher Gertrude Street, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne

    Leonard Joel
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 136/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Nov. 05, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 136/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 136/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY 1817-1894 (Maritime Scene) watercolour on paper 11.5 x 20cm
    Oct. 21, 2025

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY 1817-1894 (Maritime Scene) watercolour on paper 11.5 x 20cm

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY 1817-1894 (Maritime Scene) watercolour on paper signed lower left: O.W.Brierly R.W.S. 11.5 x 20cm PROVENANCE: Deutscher Gertrude Street, Melbourne Private collection, Melbourne

    Leonard Joel
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 138/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Oct. 15, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 138/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $150 - $250

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 138/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 138/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Oct. 01, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 138/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 138/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 135/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Sep. 10, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 135/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 135/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894), Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving on The Wanderer, hand-coloured lithograph, c.1852, 31.5 x 49 cm (frame: 55 x 73 x 4 cm), Purchased Joseph Br...
    Aug. 31, 2025

    OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894), Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving on The Wanderer, hand-coloured lithograph, c.1852, 31.5 x 49 cm (frame: 55 x 73 x 4 cm), Purchased Joseph Br...

    Est: $700 - $900

    OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894) Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving on The Wanderer hand-coloured lithograph, c.1852 31.5 x 49 cm (frame: 55 x 73 x 4 cm) Purchased Joseph Brown Gallery 1977

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 135/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Aug. 27, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 135/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 135/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze
    Jul. 16, 2025

    Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze

    Est: £300 - £500

    Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze * Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze, watercolour with attribution label to the verso, 17 x 26 cm (6.75 x 10.25 inches), framed and glazed QTY: (1) NOTE: The label to verso states, "Sir Oswald Walters Brierly R. W. S. 1817 - 1894. London marine painter and watercolourist. Studied at Sass's Academy and Plymouth Naval College. Exhibited at the R. A. and at O. W. S. Travelled widely with [the] Prince of Wales, 1874 appointed Marine Painter to Queen Victoria. Knighted 1885. Full scale exhibition of his work was held at Pall Mall Gallery in 1887".

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Jun. 04, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 hand coloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in original folio) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    May. 21, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 hand coloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in original folio) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    May. 07, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 hand coloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in original folio) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Apr. 16, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 143/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze
    Mar. 12, 2025

    Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze

    Est: £500 - £800

    Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze * Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze, watercolour with attribution label to the verso, 17 x 26 cm (6.75 x 10.25 inches), framed and glazed QTY: (1) NOTE: The label to verso states, "Sir Oswald Walters Brierly R. W. S. 1817 - 1894. London marine painter and watercolourist. Studied at Sass's Academy and Plymouth Naval College. Exhibited at the R. A. and at O. W. S. Travelled widely with [the] Prince of Wales, 1874 appointed Marine Painter to Queen Victoria. Knighted 1885. Full scale exhibition of his work was held at Pall Mall Gallery in 1887".

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • Sir Oswald Walters Brierly,  Admiral Blake going on board off Dover 
    Mar. 12, 2025

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly,  Admiral Blake going on board off Dover 

    Est: £500 - £700

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly,  British 1817-1894-  Admiral Blake going on board off Dover;  pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper, signed and dated 'O.W. Brierly 1873.' (lower left), 61 x 113.5 cm. (VAT charged on the hammer price). 

    Roseberys
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)
    Jan. 22, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)
    Jan. 08, 2025

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • Sir Oswald Walters Brierly,  British 1817-1894-  Admiral Blake going on board off Dover;  pencil a
    Nov. 20, 2024

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly,  British 1817-1894-  Admiral Blake going on board off Dover;  pencil a

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly,  British 1817-1894-  Admiral Blake going on board off Dover;  pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper, signed and dated 'O.W. Brierly 1873.' (lower left), 61 x 113.5 cm. (VAT charged on the hammer price). 

    Roseberys
  • Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze
    Oct. 16, 2024

    Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze

    Est: £700 - £1,000

    Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze * Brierly (Oswald Walter, 1817 - 1894). Sailing Vessels in a Stiff Breeze, watercolour with attribution label to the verso, 17 x 26 cm (6.75 x 10.25 inches), framed and glazed QTY: (1) NOTE: The label on the verso states, "Sir Oswald Walters Brierly R. W. S. 1817 - 1894. London marine painter and watercolourist. Studied at Sass's Academy and Plymouth Naval College. Exhibited at the R. A. and at O. W. S. Travelled widely with [the] Prince of Wales, 1874 appointed Marine Painter to Queen Victoria. Knighted 1885. Full scale exhibition of his work was held at Pall Mall Gallery in 1887".

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • SIR OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (BRITISH 1817 - 1894), THE QUEEN RETURNING FROM CHERBOURG, 1858
    Oct. 09, 2024

    SIR OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (BRITISH 1817 - 1894), THE QUEEN RETURNING FROM CHERBOURG, 1858

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    SIR OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (BRITISH 1817 - 1894)THE QUEEN RETURNING FROM CHERBOURG, AUG 1858Watercolour and pencil, with white heighteningSigned and dated 1885 (lower left)50 x 134cm (19½ x 52¾ in.)Provenance:The Collection of The Hon. Mrs Aileen PlunketSale, Sotheby's, London, Fine Victorian Seascapes, 12 July 1977, lot 5Where purchased by the late owner

    Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
  • Brierly - H.M.S. "Driver", and Yachts "Gondola" and "Esmeralda", off Cronstadt - 27th June 1854
    Oct. 05, 2024

    Brierly - H.M.S. "Driver", and Yachts "Gondola" and "Esmeralda", off Cronstadt - 27th June 1854

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This large folio, originally hand-colored lithograph is from Oswald Walters Brierly's The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854 . made during the year on board H.M.S. St. Jean d'Acre (Capt. The Honourable H. Keppel) and other of H.M. Ships. This first edition work was published in London in 1855 by Day & Son. The lithographs were done by Dutton, Carrick, Needham, and Picken after Brierly's original illustrations. Each lithograph features the English and French fleets that were used during the battles of the Crimean War. Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (1817-1894) was a marine painter and naval engineer. He joined Captiain Henry Keppel's vessel, a man-of-war named HMS St. John d'Acre. Brierly was to illustrate the efforts for the Illustrated London News in a campaign to bring Sweden to join the allies and pressure Russia for peace over Sebastopol. This in effect made Brierly one of the earliest artists commissioned by a newspaper.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)
    Jul. 31, 2024

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 hand-coloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894), The Wanderer, Royal Yacht Squadron, 1840
    Jul. 21, 2024

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894), The Wanderer, Royal Yacht Squadron, 1840

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894) The Wanderer, Royal Yacht Squadron, 1840 watercolour and gouache on paper signed and dated lower left: O W Brierly 1840 46.5 x 72 cm PROVENANCE Private Collection, United Kingdom Christie's South Kensington, London, 7 July 2016, cat. no. 222 Private Collection, Melbourne RELATED WORKS Wanderer. Benjamin Boyd Esq and Brig Yacht Wanderer. Benjamin Boyd Esq, c.1840, a pair of lithographs, hand coloured, 32 x 47 cm and 32 x 45 cm, drawn and lithographed by Oswald Brierly, Day & Haghe, lithographers to the Queen, published by Edmund Fry, London, and Edmund Fry Jnr., Plymouth ESSAY The yacht Wanderer was owned by the illustrious early settler Ben Boyd (1801-1851), a Scottish entrepreneur born of wealth and eager to make a mark in the world— but ultimately, both owner and yacht would encounter unfortunate fates. Boyd set forth to Australia with artist Oswald Brierly aboard the Wanderer in 1841-2. Boyd was eager to create an expansive empire and acquired vast plots of land and holdings in NSW within a year (he floated the National Bank of Australia for a time). To sustain such growth, Boyd outsourced cheap labour in the form of "blackbirding" South Pacific Islander men and women. It was unpopular and unsanctioned by the Legislative Council in NSW, who responded by amending the Masters and Servants Act (1847). The new legislation effectively nullified all of Boyd's "blackbird" contracts, prompting a mass-exodus of the now-refugees who proceeded on foot to Sydney to barter a way home. The press followed the procession, preying on the popular misnomer of the time by depicting ghoulish illustrations of Boyd being cannibalised in retribution by the released Islanders.1 It was a public disaster for Boyd, and his empire began to unravel. Facing financial difficulties, Boyd set sail on the Wanderer for San Francisco in search of gold. When this venture failed, he attempted to unite the South Pacific Islands, canvassing various islands to form a republic. In 1851, while anchored in a small bay on the west coast of the Isle Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, Boyd and a crew member went ashore and never returned. With tensions raised, a skirmish broke out between the Wanderer crew and the locals, who had gradually approached the vessel in canoes. Each side claimed the other had initiated the violence. While the crew and yacht survived enough to escape, neither Ben Boyd nor his shipmate were recovered despite multiple offensive raids by the ship's crew. With her commander presumed dead, the Wanderer's crew faced the daunting task of returning to Sydney Harbour. After battling strong gales and troublesome weather, the crew was forced to make an emergency anchorage at Port Macquarie. The Wanderer sustained a battering. Her mainmast and foremast were both sprung above the deck, as was the jib boom.2 Despite the crew's efforts to navigate out of the shallows, the hull struck ground and was stranded. The Wanderer had reached her final resting place. A reconnaissance party led by Captain Truscott returned to Guadalcanal Island in 1854 to recover Ben Boyd or any remains. ‘It is believed that the skull of Mr. Boyd has been brought to Sydney by the Oberon - the testimonial of a fate which, if the narrative by which it is accompanied be correct, is as singular and romantic as it is distressing and deplorable.'3 Sarah Garrecht, Associate Specialist Australian & International Art 1. Original Poetry. (1847, October 29). The Melbourne Argus (Vic. : 1846 - 1848), p. 4 2. Australian Historical Society. Journal and proceedings Sydney: The Society, 1901. Web. 27 June 2024 3. 1854 'the Late Mr. Benjamin Boyd.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 4 December, p. 5.

    Gibson's
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, handcoloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)
    Jul. 17, 2024

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY, (1817 -1894), Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850, handcoloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF), 33 x 49 cm. (12.9 x 19.2 in.), sheet: 49 x 64 cm. (19.2 x 25.2 in.)

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • 1851 THE AMERICAN SCHOONER YACHT BY BRIERLY
    Jul. 13, 2024

    1851 THE AMERICAN SCHOONER YACHT BY BRIERLY

    Est: $300 - $600

    THE AMERICAN SCHOONER YACHT BY OSWALD W. BRIERLY, PUBLISHED 1851 BY ACKERMAN AND STRAND, 15 X 20, 24 X 29 FR.

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  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Jul. 03, 2024

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $200 - $300

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 141/150 (unframed/ in original folio) (AF) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

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  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    May. 01, 2024

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

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  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Apr. 17, 2024

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in origi...
    Apr. 03, 2024

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) - Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in origi...

    Est: $300 - $500

    OSWALD W. BRIERLY (1817 -1894) Emigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour, 1850 handcoloured lithograph, ed. 145/150 (unframed/ in original folio) 33 x 49 cm (sheet: 49 x 64.5 cm) lithography by T. Picken, published and printed by the Sydney Opera House Trust & W.C Penfolds 1983 to commerorate the 10th Anniversary of the Opera House and the gift of the original lithograph given by Elizabeth II to celebrate the opening

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  • Voyages.- Bering Strait.- Brierly (Sir Oswald Walters) HMS Rattlesnake in the Bering Straits, watercolour, 1849
    Mar. 28, 2024

    Voyages.- Bering Strait.- Brierly (Sir Oswald Walters) HMS Rattlesnake in the Bering Straits, watercolour, 1849

    Est: £800 - £1,200

    Voyages.- Bering Strait.- Brierly (Sir Oswald Walters, 1817-1894) HMS Rattlesnake in the Bering Straits, watercolour, heightened with white, signed and dated '1849' in the lower left corner, 160 x 250 mm (6 1/4 x 9 7/8 in), under glass, minor surface dirt, framed, 1849 Provenance: Abbott & Holder, London (label on reverse of frame)

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  • OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894) - Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving on The Wanderer hand-colou...
    Feb. 11, 2024

    OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894) - Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving on The Wanderer hand-colou...

    Est: $700 - $900

    OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894) Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving on The Wanderer hand-coloured lithograph, c.1852 31.5 x 49 cm (frame: 55 x 73 x 4 cm) Purchased Joseph Brown Gallery 1977

    Lawsons
  • Brierly - Sending on board the Admiral for Letters at Sea
    Dec. 23, 2023

    Brierly - Sending on board the Admiral for Letters at Sea

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This large folio, originally hand-colored lithograph is from Oswald Walters Brierly's The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854 . made during the year on board H.M.S. St. Jean d'Acre (Capt. The Honourable H. Keppel) and other of H.M. Ships. This first edition work was published in London in 1855 by Day & Son. The lithographs were done by Dutton, Carrick, Needham, and Picken after Brierly's original illustrations. Each lithograph features the English and French fleets that were used during the battles of the Crimean War. Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (1817-1894) was a marine painter and naval engineer. He joined Captiain Henry Keppel's vessel, a man-of-war named HMS St. John d'Acre. Brierly was to illustrate the efforts for the Illustrated London News in a campaign to bring Sweden to join the allies and pressure Russia for peace over Sebastopol. This in effect made Brierly one of the earliest artists commissioned by a newspaper.

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  • Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (1817-1894)
    Dec. 06, 2023

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (1817-1894)

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (1817-1894) 'Venice Evening (The Salute)' signed lower left titled on label to the reverse and inscribed with artist's address watercolour 33 x 51cm

    Cheffins
  • Oswald W. B. Brierly (1817-1894)Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House and Fort MacquarieEmigrants Arriving No. 1To Oswald Bloxsome, Esqre Rangers North Shore SydneySydney Cove, NSWEmigrants Leaving the Ship No. 2To Oswald Bloxsome, Esqre Rangers No
    Nov. 19, 2023

    Oswald W. B. Brierly (1817-1894)Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House and Fort MacquarieEmigrants Arriving No. 1To Oswald Bloxsome, Esqre Rangers North Shore SydneySydney Cove, NSWEmigrants Leaving the Ship No. 2To Oswald Bloxsome, Esqre Rangers No

    Est: $500 - $750

    OSWALD W. B. BRIERLY (1817-1894) (after), I.) Sydney Harbour, NSW,  Government House and Fort Macquarie, Emigrants Arriving No. 1, II.) Sydney Cove, NSW, Emigrants Leaving the Ship No. 2, lithographs with some contemporary hand-colouring, published London,June 1st 1853 by Ackermann & Co, Strand, London, signed, inscribed, dated and titled in printed text in lower margin, 40.5 x 50.5cm, 67.5 x 75.5cm overall each ,

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  • SIR OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894) BOATS OFF THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST
    Sep. 13, 2023

    SIR OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894) BOATS OFF THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST

    Est: £150 - £200

    SIR OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894) BOATS OFF THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST Signed Watercolour (14cm x 22cm)

    Elstob Auctioneers
  • BRIERLY, Sir Oswald Walters (1817-1894) Marine and Coast Sketches of the B
    Jul. 13, 2023

    BRIERLY, Sir Oswald Walters (1817-1894) Marine and Coast Sketches of the B

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    BRIERLY, Sir Oswald Walters (1817-1894) Marine and Coast Sketches of the Black Sea, Sea of Azoff & c....

    Christie's
  • BRIERLY, Sir Oswald Walters (1817-1894) The English & French fleets in the
    Jul. 13, 2023

    BRIERLY, Sir Oswald Walters (1817-1894) The English & French fleets in the

    Est: £5,000 - £7,000

    BRIERLY, Sir Oswald Walters (1817-1894) The English & French fleets in the Baltic, 1845. London: Day &...

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  • Brierly - French Ships manning and arming Boats in Baro Sound
    Jun. 03, 2023

    Brierly - French Ships manning and arming Boats in Baro Sound

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This large folio, originally hand-colored lithograph is from Oswald Walters Brierly's The English and French fleets in the Baltic, 1854 . made during the year on board H.M.S. St. Jean d'Acre (Capt. The Honourable H. Keppel) and other of H.M. Ships. This first edition work was published in London in 1855 by Day & Son. The lithographs were done by Dutton, Carrick, Needham, and Picken after Brierly's original illustrations. Each lithograph features the English and French fleets that were used during the battles of the Crimean War. Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (1817-1894) was a marine painter and naval engineer. He joined Captiain Henry Keppel's vessel, a man-of-war named HMS St. John d'Acre. Brierly was to illustrate the efforts for the Illustrated London News in a campaign to bring Sweden to join the allies and pressure Russia for peace over Sebastopol. This in effect made Brierly one of the earliest artists commissioned by a newspaper.

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  • OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894) Emigrants Arriving, hand-coloured lithograph, published 1853 by Ackermann & Co., Strand, 39 x 50cm, 59 x 70.5cm overall
    May. 28, 2023

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894) Emigrants Arriving, hand-coloured lithograph, published 1853 by Ackermann & Co., Strand, 39 x 50cm, 59 x 70.5cm overall

    Est: $1,200 - $1,600

    OSWALD WALTERS BRIERLY (1817-1894) Emigrants Arriving, hand-coloured lithograph, published 1853 by Ackermann & Co., Strand, 39 x 50cm, 59 x 70.5cm overall  

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  • OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894) Immigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour hand-coloured lithograph (AF) 31.5 x 49 cm (frame: 55 x 73 x 4 cm) .
    Dec. 15, 2022

    OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894) Immigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour hand-coloured lithograph (AF) 31.5 x 49 cm (frame: 55 x 73 x 4 cm) .

    Est: $400 - $600

    OSWALD BRIERLY (1817 - 1894) Immigrants Arriving in Sydney Harbour hand-coloured lithograph (AF) 31.5 x 49 cm (frame: 55 x 73 x 4 cm) .

    Lawsons
  • OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY, H.M.S. MEANDER DURING A SONALL IN THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN, WATERCOLOUR AND PASTEL ON PAPER, 57 X 107CM, FRAME...
    Dec. 01, 2022

    OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY, H.M.S. MEANDER DURING A SONALL IN THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN, WATERCOLOUR AND PASTEL ON PAPER, 57 X 107CM, FRAME...

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY, H.M.S. MEANDER DURING A SONALL IN THE STRAITS OF MAGELLAN, WATERCOLOUR AND PASTEL ON PAPER, 57 X 107CM, FRAME SIZE: 99 X 145CM

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  • OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY - HMS GALATEA ANCHORED OFF FORT MACQUARRIE - Watercolour and gouache
    Oct. 26, 2022

    OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY - HMS GALATEA ANCHORED OFF FORT MACQUARRIE - Watercolour and gouache

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    OSWALD WALTER BRIERLY (1817-1894) HMS GALATEA ANCHORED OFF FORT MACQUARRIE Signed lower left Watercolour and gouache 12 x 18cm $1,800/2,500

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  • Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (British, 1817-1894), Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving. Published by Ackermann & Co. London, 1853. Hand coloured lithograph 99/150, framed…
    Apr. 10, 2022

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (British, 1817-1894), Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving. Published by Ackermann & Co. London, 1853. Hand coloured lithograph 99/150, framed…

    Est: $400 - $600

    Sir Oswald Walters Brierly (British, 1817-1894), Sydney Harbour, NSW Government House & Fort Macquarie - Emigrants Arriving. Published by Ackermann & Co. London, 1853. Hand coloured lithograph 99/150, framed, approx 42cm x 60cm

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