Live Auction 5506Travel, Science and Natural History
Chinese School, 19th century
Lot 153

Chinese School, 19th century

'Seatoller’ of the Bee Hive Line in Chinese waters

Closed8 October 2014

Price Realised

GBP 2,250

Considering selling a similar item?

Discover its value with a complimentary estimate from our specialists.

More Information

How to sell

Chinese School, 19th century
'Seatoller’ of the Bee Hive Line in Chinese waters
oil on canvas
unframed
18 x 23 ½in. (45.7 x 59.6cm.)

Specialist note

The 558 tonne iron barque 'Seatoller', was built by R & J Evans of Liverpool in 1866 and owned by J Gambles & co., also of Liverpool. She is seen here flying the house flag of Gamble's Bee Hive Line.