Sale 12309
London, South Kensington
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7 July 2016
Price realised
GBP 4,750
Estimate
Francis Sartorius (1782-after 1808) H.M. frigate Phoenix, 36 guns, attacking the French frigate La Didon, 44 guns, 10 August 1805; and The capture of La Didon by H.M. frigate Phoenix the second signed and dated 'F Sartorius 1805' (lower right) oil on canvas 9 1/8 x 12 ¼ in. (23.2 x 31 cm.) (2)a pair
Provenance
Thomas B. Gabriel Esq. (†); Christie's, London, 15 March 1929, lot 22 (58 gns. to Pyke).
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