Lot 110 · Fine Maritime Paintings and Decorative Arts
The S.S. Ortega entering the straits of Nelson with the S.M.S. Dresden in pursuit 15-1/4 x 22 in. (39.7 x 55.8 cm.)
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- Estimate
- $12,000–$18,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Maritime Paintings and Decorative Arts, New York · 5 June 2013
- Record ID
- TB-2026-2120440
- Record
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Thomas Jacques Somerscales, The S.S. Ortega entering the straits of Nelson with the S.M.S. Dresden in pursuit 15-1/4 x 22 in. (39.7 x 55.8 cm.). Bonhams, 5 Jun 2013, lot 110. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2120440.
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Thomas Jacques Somerscales, The S.S. Ortega entering the straits of Nelson with the S.M.S. Dresden in pursuit 15-1/4 x 22 in. (39.7 x 55.8 cm.). Bonhams, 5 Jun 2013, lot 110. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2120440.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| A copper and brass masthead lantern 21 x 13 in. (53.3 x 33 cm.) | — | $700–$1,000 | |
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| An exhibition standard model of the French ship L'Orion 54 ¼ x 22 ¼ x… | — | $5,000–$7,000 | |
| The model of the merchant brig Newsboy 32 x 14 x 23 in. (81.2 x 35.5 … | — | $2,000–$3,000 | |
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jacques Somerscales | The Battle of Angamos | $31,405 | Christie's, Dec 2018 | |
| Thomas Jacques Somerscales | An Old Time Cruiser | Bonhams, Oct 2016 | ||
| Thomas Jacques Somerscales | A clipper at sea | Bonhams, Oct 2014 | ||
| Thomas Jacques Somerscales | A clipper running before the wind | Bonhams, Apr 2015 | ||
| Thomas Jacques Somerscales | A brigantine off what is thought to be Tenerife | Christie's, Nov 2006 | ||
| Montague Dawson | Spindrift | Freeman's | Hindman, Oct 2023 | ||
| Thomas Jacques Somerscales | A bathing party, HMS. Clio 24 1/2 x 18 1/4in (62.3 x 46.5cm) | Bonhams, Apr 2019 | ||
| Thomas Jacques Somerscales | A square rigger off Terrapaca, Chile 12-1/2 x 18-1/2 in. (31 | Bonhams, Jan 2015 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.