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Lot 365: The topsail schooner Mary of Brixham entering the Mole of Naples, 1842

Est: £1,500 GBP - £2,000 GBPSold:
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomMay 16, 2007

Item Overview

Description

Michele Funno (Italian, fl.1840-1858) The topsail schooner Mary of Brixham entering the Mole of Naples, 1842 signed 'Michele Funno P.' (lower left) and inscribed 'Mary of Brixham Captn Charles West entering the Mole of/Naples October 16 1842' (lower centre) bodycolour 18 x 26 in. (45.8 x 66 cm.)

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
The topsail schooner Mary, 108 tons, was built at Topsham, Devon, in 1817 and owned by E. Pollard of Brixham. Trading to many destinations, this portrait would seem to have been painted to coincide with Captain West's first voyage after taking over her command in 1842.

Auction Details

Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures)

by
Christie's
May 16, 2007, 12:00 PM EST

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK