Lot 478 · Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures)
A trading brig in the harbour by moonlight (illustrated); and Barges on the foreshore at dusk
Richard Henry Nibbs · oil on board
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- Estimate
- £400–£600 hammer ≈ $793–$1,189
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures), London (South Kensington) · 16 May 2007
- Dimensions
- 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5563025
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Richard Henry Nibbs, A trading brig in the harbour by moonlight (illustrated); and Barges on the foreshore at dusk. Christie's, 16 May 2007, lot 478. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5563025.
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Richard Henry Nibbs, A trading brig in the harbour by moonlight (illustrated); and Barges on the foreshore at dusk. Christie's, 16 May 2007, lot 478. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5563025.
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|---|---|---|---|
| H.M.S. Victory firing a salute (illustrated); and A dreadnought | William Lionel Wyllie, Ra | £400–£600 | |
| Q-boat Probus ; and Q-boat Merope (one illustrated) | William Lionel Wyllie, Ra | £200–£400 | |
| The S.S. Benwick under sail and steam | Luigi Roberto | £500–£700 | |
| The R.C.Y.C. motor yacht Princess in a heavy swell | Luca Papaluca | £800–£1,200 | |
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| Atlantic rollers | Henry Moore | £700–£1,000 |
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