Lot 566 · Maritime and Naval Battles (Pictures)
The merchantman Blenheim of London in two positions in the Downs
Thomas Whitcombe · oil on canvas
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- Estimate
- £6,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $11,144–$14,858
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — MARITIME AND NAVAL BATTLES (PICTURES), London (South Kensington) · 17 November 2004
- Dimensions
- 25 x 42 in. (63.5 x 106.5 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5868800
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Thomas Whitcombe, The merchantman Blenheim of London in two positions in the Downs. Christie's, 17 Nov 2004, lot 566. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5868800.
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Thomas Whitcombe, The merchantman Blenheim of London in two positions in the Downs. Christie's, 17 Nov 2004, lot 566. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5868800.
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