J. Murday (British, 19th Century)
The Sailing Ship British Sovereign
signed 'J Murday' lower right and inscribed British Sovereign lower left
oil on canvas
25¼ x 35¾in. (64.2 x 90.8cm.)
Provenance
Marine Art Gallery, Salem, Massachusetts
Lot Essay
The British Sovereign was built at Sunderland in 1840. She was 436 tons and was owned by Beach & Cow, Master J. Cow.