Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973) Trafalgar; Victory at noon 101.6 x 127cm. (40 x 50in.)
Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973) Trafalgar; Victory at noon 101.6 x 127cm. (40 x 50in.)

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

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 'Taeping and Ariel'<BR />Signed<BR />Oil on canvas<BR />39 x 50cms
Sold for £56,450 inc. premium
Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) The mighty Clippers - Taeping and Ariel racing home neck-and-neck with the new season's tea
Charles Napier Hemy, RA RWS (British, 1841-1917) 'Hauling the Trammel Net'
Sold for £61,250 inc. premium
Charles Napier Hemy, RA RWS (British, 1841-1917) 'Hauling the Trammel Net'
Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) The Avon at Bristol with Clifton Wood seen from Sea Banks
Sold for £36,050 inc. premium
Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) The Avon at Bristol with Clifton Wood seen from Sea Banks

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Valuation events

Jules René Hervé (French, 1887-1981) The Tuileries Gardens, Paris
Stuart Walton (British, born Leeds 1934) 'Cathedral from Steep Hill, Lincoln'
Paul Sandby, R.A. (British, 1730-1809) Nottingham Castle
George Turner - landscape, oil Monsal Dale Derbyshire
William Anderson (British, 1757-1837) A view of the Thames at Greenwich
John Piper Holme, Nottinghamshire Screenprint, 1985, printed in colours, on Arches, signed and inscr
Philip Mitchell (British, 1814-1896) The Derwent at Matlock, Derbyshire; together with another view
Henry Robert Robertson (British, 1839-1921) Lincoln

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