Sale 9492
London, South Kensington
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31 October 2002
Price realised
GBP 12,925
Estimate
Nicholas Matthew Condy (1818-1851) A Royal Navy brig heaving-to in the wake of a Royal Yacht Squadron topsail schooner racing to windward signed and dated 'N. Condy/1836' (lower right) oil on board 11 7/8 x 16 in. (30.3 x 40.7 cm.)
Provenance
Ernest Ruffer, London. Newhouse Galleries Inc., New York Peter A. Paanakker, U.S.A.
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