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

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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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Lot Essay

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.

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