Lot 301 · Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures)
Q-boat Probus ; and Q-boat Merope (one illustrated)
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- Estimate
- £200–£400 hammer ≈ $270–$539
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures), London (South Kensington) · 16 May 2007
- Dimensions
- P.7 x 8¾ in. (17.8 x 22.3 cm.); and smaller (2)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5562884
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Lionel Wyllie, Ra, Q-boat Probus ; and Q-boat Merope (one illustrated). Christie's, 16 May 2007, lot 301. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5562884.
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William Lionel Wyllie, Ra, Q-boat Probus ; and Q-boat Merope (one illustrated). Christie's, 16 May 2007, lot 301. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5562884.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.M.S. Victory firing a salute (illustrated); and A dreadnought | William Lionel Wyllie, Ra | £400–£600 | |
| The S.S. Benwick under sail and steam | Luigi Roberto | £500–£700 | |
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| The Royal Yacht Squadron motor yacht Fantôme (II) in the Bay of Naples | Luca Papaluca | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| Atlantic rollers | Henry Moore | £700–£1,000 | |
| Two windjammers lying at anchor in Falmouth | Henry Scott Tuke | £1,500–£2,500 |
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