Lot Essay
For a note on the action between Chesapeake and Shannon please see lot 128.
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The U.S.S. Chesapeake and H.M.S. Shannon locked in a death grip, 1 June 1813
Details
Henry Scott (1911-2005)
The U.S.S. Chesapeake and H.M.S. Shannon locked in a death grip, 1 June 1813
signed 'HENRY SCOTT.' (lower left) and inscribed '"CHESAPEAKE" & "SHANNON" LOCKED IN A DEATH GRIP" - 1ST JUNE 1813.' (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.5 cm.)
The U.S.S. Chesapeake and H.M.S. Shannon locked in a death grip, 1 June 1813
signed 'HENRY SCOTT.' (lower left) and inscribed '"CHESAPEAKE" & "SHANNON" LOCKED IN A DEATH GRIP" - 1ST JUNE 1813.' (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.5 cm.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 3 February 2005, lot 253, where purchased by the father of the present owner.
Special Notice
Artist's Resale Right ("Droit de Suite"). Artist's Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist's collection agent.
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