Marine Art

Sales of Maritime paintings and Works of Art have been part of the auction calendar at Bonhams for over 30 years.

Traditional 19th century seascapes, ship portraits and topographical views make up this strong category and international marketing ensures the highest possible prices.

Modern and contemporary works are also popular; in particular we are seeing outstanding prices for works by Montague Dawson, John Steven Dews, Stephen Renard and Henry Scott.

We are proud to be market leaders in this field with world record prices for John Steven Dews, £169,250 (inc buyer's premium), and Derek George Montague Gardner, £61,250 (inc buyer's premium), in September 2012 in Knightsbridge.

Highlights from past auctions

David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) The Morning Tide
Sold for £46,850 inc. premium
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) The Morning Tide
John Steven Dews (British, born 1949) Westward leading the pack off the Isle of Wight, west of Cowes, with Cambria, Candida and White Heather (II) all snapping at her heels
Sold for £27,500 inc. premium
John Steven Dews (British, born 1949) Westward leading the pack off the Isle of Wight, west of Cowes, with Cambria ...
Montague Dawson 'The Orange Schooner'<BR />Signed<BR />Oil on canvas<BR />49 x 74cm
Sold for £97,250 inc. premium
Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) The Orange Schooner
Jack Spurling (British, 1871-1933) 'Port Jackson'
Sold for £28,750 inc. premium
Jack Spurling (British, 1871-1933) The four-masted wool clipper Port Jackson cutting through a heavy swell under reefed topsails

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William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) A view of the Thames at Greenwich

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