Lot 483 · Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures)
Fishing vessels in a swell, a busy shipping lane beyond
George Knight · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,586–$2,378
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Maritime & Naval Battles (Pictures), London (South Kensington) · 16 May 2007
- Dimensions
- 24 x 42¼ in. (61 x 107.3 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5563027
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Knight, Fishing vessels in a swell, a busy shipping lane beyond. Christie's, 16 May 2007, lot 483. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5563027.
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George Knight, Fishing vessels in a swell, a busy shipping lane beyond. Christie's, 16 May 2007, lot 483. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5563027.
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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