The International Sale

Live Virtual Auction, 22 October 2024

Evening Sale

Sold for

ZAR 70 350
Lot 101
  • Thomas Buttersworth; Four Ships in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope
  • Thomas Buttersworth; Four Ships in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope
  • Thomas Buttersworth; Four Ships in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope


Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 70 350

About this Item

British 1768–1842
Four Ships in Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope

signed; inscribed with the artist's name and the title on a label adhered to the reverse

oil on canvas
44 by 59cm excluding frame; 54,5 by 70 by 5cm including frame

Notes

Thomas Buttersworth was a prolific marine artist whose work was deeply influenced by his experiences as a sailor during the Napoleonic Wars (1803–1815). While serving, he created numerous paintings, including notable depictions of the Battle of St. Vincent and various Mediterranean scenes, dated, 1797, 1799, and 1800. After returning to London, he produced a remarkable body of paintings and watercolours, eventually earning the title of Marine Painter for the Dutch East India Company.

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