Lot 118 · A Graphic Dialogue: Prints from the Collection of Lois B. Torf Online
The America's Cup, October, 1893, an upwind leg: Vigilant versus Valkyrie II
Stephen J. Renard · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- $12,000–$18,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — A Graphic Dialogue: Prints from the Collection of Lois B. Torf Online, New York · 3 December 2008
- Dimensions
- 16 x 20 in. (40.7 x 50.8 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3525247
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Stephen J. Renard, The America's Cup, October, 1893, an upwind leg: Vigilant versus Valkyrie II. Christie's, 3 Dec 2008, lot 118. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3525247.
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Stephen J. Renard, The America's Cup, October, 1893, an upwind leg: Vigilant versus Valkyrie II. Christie's, 3 Dec 2008, lot 118. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3525247.
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From the same sale A Graphic Dialogue: Prints from the Collection of Lois B. Torf Online · Dec 2008
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing the mark boat, 6 metre yachts racing at Cowes Regatta August, 1923 | Montague Dawson, F.R.S.A., R.S.M.A. (British, 1895-1973) | $25,000–$35,000 | |
| High Noon, The Walmer Castle | Montague Dawson, F.R.S.A.,R.S.M.A. (British, 1895-1973) | $70,000–$100,000 | |
| The American brig Argus engaging His Majesty's sloop Pelican in Briti… | Montague Dawson, F.R.S.A., R.S.M.A. (British, 1895-1973) | $200,000–$300,000 | |
| Rescue off Eddystone Light | Richard B. Spencer (British, fl. 1840-1870) | $7,000–$10,000 | |
| Running ashore in the Channel | Jean-Marie-Auguste Jugelet (French, 1805-1875) | $10,000–$15,000 | |
| Congested waters off a coast | Attributed to Sir George Chambers (British, 1803-1840) | $6,000–$8,000 |
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| Stephen J. Renard | 'Britannia' Racing 'West Wind' Off the Needles | $7,500 | Heritage Auctions, Oct 2012 | |
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| Stephen J. Renard | Britannia racing Navahoe in the Benton Reef Cup, 14th Septem | Christie's, Jan 2008 | ||
| Stephen J. Renard | Westward and Cicely off Castle Point, Cowes | Christie's, May 1998 | ||
| Thomas Luny | An English frigate running up the Channel with Dover off to | Bonhams, Apr 2025 | ||
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