The International Sale
Live Virtual Auction, 22 October 2024
Evening Sale
Lot Estimate
ZAR 30 000 - 50 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 25 000
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item
Thomas Buttersworth
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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