Attributed To John Skipper
(1815 - 1883)
THE SYMMETRY LEAVING PORT RIVER, ADELAIDE, 1846
watercolour on paper
17.5 x 28.0 cm
44.0 x 53.0 cm (frame)
dated and inscribed with title lower right: Symmetry 1846
bears inscription on old label verso: "THE SYMMETRY" - Leaving Adelaide for London, 1st January, 1846. 408 tonnes, Edward / French commanding. Owners W. Elder. Passengers from Adelaide, Messrs Naylor, Frew / and Monteath - Original watercolour painting, Artist unknown, date 1846
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,500
Sold:
$3,927 (inc. BP)
lot details
Attributed To John Skipper (1815 - 1883)
THE SYMMETRY LEAVING PORT RIVER, ADELAIDE, 1846
watercolour on paper
17.5 x 28.0 cm
44.0 x 53.0 cm (frame)
44.0 x 53.0 cm (frame)
dated and inscribed with title lower right: Symmetry 1846
bears inscription on old label verso: "THE SYMMETRY" - Leaving Adelaide for London, 1st January, 1846. 408 tonnes, Edward / French commanding. Owners W. Elder. Passengers from Adelaide, Messrs Naylor, Frew / and Monteath - Original watercolour painting, Artist unknown, date 1846
bears inscription on old label verso: "THE SYMMETRY" - Leaving Adelaide for London, 1st January, 1846. 408 tonnes, Edward / French commanding. Owners W. Elder. Passengers from Adelaide, Messrs Naylor, Frew / and Monteath - Original watercolour painting, Artist unknown, date 1846
Provenance
Private collection
Leonard Joel, Melbourne, 1 March 1971, lot 6
Private collection, Adelaide