Lot 8 · Maritime Art
A British warship in three positions in the Channel
Francis Swaine · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- £4,000–£6,000 hammer ≈ $6,328–$9,493
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Maritime Art, London (South Kensington) · 12 November 2014
- Dimensions
- 20 ½ x 39 ¾ in. (52 x 100.9 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4223881
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Francis Swaine, A British warship in three positions in the Channel. Christie's, 12 Nov 2014, lot 8. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4223881.
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Francis Swaine, A British warship in three positions in the Channel. Christie's, 12 Nov 2014, lot 8. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4223881.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| The Northern Whale Fishery: The Hull whaling ships Isabella and Swan … | John Ward | £7,000–£10,000 | |
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Swaine | A British warship in three positions in the Channel | $15,847 | Christie's, Dec 2023 | |
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