Live Auction 17199British & European Art: Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite & British Impressionist Art
Henry Scott (1911-2005)
Lot 125

Henry Scott (1911-2005)

The U.S.S. Chesapeake and H.M.S. Shannon locked in a death grip, 1 June 1813

Closed11 July 2019

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GBP 7,500

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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.)

Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 3 February 2005, lot 253, where purchased by the father of the present owner.

Specialist note

For a note on the action between Chesapeake and Shannon please see lot 128.