22 of 47 lots
Lot Is Closed Lord Rodney's Action with the Comte de Grasse off Martinique
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22. John Schetky
Lord Rodney's Action with the Comte de Grasse off Martinique
Starting Bid: $15,000
Reserve not met
Estimate:
$17,000 - $20,000
Ended
Timed Auction
Figuration
ARTIST
John Schetky
Location
Colorado, USA
Size
I. 35 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.; F. 38 1/4 x 28 in.
Description

Complete title of the work:
Lord Rodney's Action with the Comte de Grasse off Martinique, 12th April, 1782. Rodneys's Flagship, the Formidable, breaking the enemy's line.

This work was formally attributed. The attribution document can be furnished upon request.

Image: 35 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. / Frame: 38 1/4 x 28 in.
Sepia tinted pen and ink sketch
No signature is to be seen on the front of the pen and ink sketch. Could be under the mat
Excellent condition. Framed and matted.

The amended provenance of this work (a complete version may be presented upon request):

This tinted pen and ink sketch became the property of the family in Massachusetts. Member of the family wrote a book about sketches and career of John C. Schetky. Many newspaper clippings, the sketch, and the book were sent to the present owner. It was the expressed desire of the artist's daughter Ludamilla, that after her death on April 1930, these items be given to the family. Memorabilia of John C Schetky was stored at their home, upon this request.

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Condition
Framed and matted, excellent condition
Medium
Sepia tinted pen and ink sketch
Signature
No signature is to be seen on the front of the pen and ink sketch. Could be under the mat