Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 26 August 2026

Catalogue

Lot 550: British School, Naval Vessels at Sea

This auction ended on August 26, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £40 - £60

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £30

British school maritime oil painting on canvas. The composition features several naval vessels navigating a choppy, dark green sea under an expansive sky filled with cumulus clouds. A three-masted man-of-war is prominently depicted in the foreground under partial sail, flying a blue ensign. To the right, another three-masted vessel is visible, complemented by several smaller sailing craft in the middle distance and background. The work demonstrates traditional maritime attention to vessel construction and rigging. The painting is set within a deep, ornate gilt wood and composition frame decorated with scrolling foliate and shell motifs. No artist signature or maker’s marks were identified.

Overall height: 38 inches (96.5 cm).


Condition report:

Slight Rip in Canvas