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.

Auctions

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Future Past
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Charles Napier Hemy, RA RWS (British, 1841-1917) 'Hauling the Trammel Net'
John Steven Dews (British, born 1949) 'Don't give up the ship - Action between Chesapeake and Shannon off Boston 19th May 1813'
Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) Homeward bound
24 Apr 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20765
Marine Sale
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John Steven Dews (British, born 1949) The battle of Trafalgar – H.M.S. Victory breaking the enemy line and raking the stern of the French flagship as she goes through
Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) The Avon at Bristol with Clifton Wood seen from Sea Banks
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
26 Sep 2012 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19925
The Marine Sale
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Launch ticket - R.M.S Titanic # 193 Dated May 31, 1911
[R.M.S. Titanic] a dinner menu, dated April 12th 1912<BR /> 6 x 4 in. (sight)
A framed Marconigram, RMS Titanic 5.5x8ins.(14x20cm) 1
15 Apr 2012 New York Auction 19599
R.M.S. Titanic: 100 Years of Fact & Fiction
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Montague Dawson 'The Orange Schooner'<BR />Signed<BR />Oil on canvas<BR />49 x 74cm
Montague Dawson 'Taeping and Ariel'<BR />Signed<BR />Oil on canvas<BR />39 x 50cms
Steven Dews - A Perfect Start, oil on canvas
3 Apr 2012 London, New Bond Street Auction 19924
The Marine Sale
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Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) Slashing along - The Sceptre
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) The Morning Tide
George Back, watercolour view of the Terror in the Canadian Arctic
13 Sep 2011 London, New Bond Street Auction 18922
The Marine Sale
Hermanus Koekkoek, Snr (Dutch, 1815-1882) Shipping off the coast with a rowing boat in the foreground
Hermanus Koekkoek, Snr (Dutch, 1815-1882) Shipping off the coast with a rowing boat in the foreground
A unique wartime collection of scale waterline recognition models,
Henry Scott Tuke, R.A., R.W.S. (British, 1858-1929) Sleeping Sailor unframed
22 Mar 2011 London, New Bond Street Auction 18783
The Marine Sale
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Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) Idle Sails
Francis Holman (British, 1767-1790) The action between the fleets of Rear-Admiral Sir Samuel (later Lord) Hood and the French Comte de Grasse in Frigate Bay, off Basseterre, St Kitts, 26th January 1782
Derek George Montague Gardner (British, 1914-2007) The Shannon and the Chesapeake
28 Sep 2010 London, New Bond Street Auction 17843
The Marine Sale
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Thomas Jacques Somerscales (British, 1842-1927) Sail and Steam in Majesty
A George lll Gold and enamel mourning ring, Admiral Lord Nelson
A Napoleonic Prisoner of War bone model of a 90 gun ship of the line. Model 20in(51cm)long, 22.5x24.5x10in(57x62x25.5cm)
24 Mar 2010 London, New Bond Street Auction 17819
The Marine Sale
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Derek George Montague Gardner (British, 1914-2007) The capture of H.M.S. Macedonian by the American frigate United States off Madeira, 25th. October 1812
Timothy Franklin Ross Thompson (British, born 1951) Britannia and Vigilant, 1894 ????????????
John Russell Chancellor (British, 1925-1984) Fishing boats in squall
15 Sep 2009 London, New Bond Street Auction 16837
The Marine Sale
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Edoardo de Martino (Italian, 1838-1912)
A Builder's model of the cargo ship "HULDA MAERSK" 1949 64x21x12.5in(163x53.5x32cm)
James H. Bartholomew (British, born 1962) "Britannia", "Candida" and "Velsheda" Racing off the Isle
25 Mar 2009 London, Knightsbridge Auction 16759
The Marine Sale Part 2
Edward William Cooke, RA (British, 1811-1880) Honfleur fishing boats becalmed, Havre in the distance
Edward William Cooke, RA (British, 1811-1880) Honfleur fishing boats becalmed, Havre in the distance
John (Jack) Robert Charles Spurling (British, 1870-1933) The Argonaut
Thomas Jacques Somerscales (British, 1842-1927) Port of Iquique, Chile
24 Mar 2009 London, New Bond Street Auction 16760
The Marine Sale
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A fine Prisoner of War style bone model
A fine Prisoner of War bone model of a 74 gun ship, 30.5x16x21.5in(78x41x55cm)
A gold mourning ring, Admiral Nelson
23 Sep 2008 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15822
The Marine Sale Part 2
John Cleveley (British, circa 1712-1777) British Naval Shipping Firing Salutes ???????????????????
John Cleveley (British, circa 1712-1777) British Naval Shipping Firing Salutes ???????????????????
John Russell Chancellor (British, 1925-1984) Hartland Overfalls 59 x 86.3cm. (23 1/4 x 34in.)
Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973) The White Ship running free before a fair wind 91.4 x 61cm. (36
16 Sep 2008 London, New Bond Street Auction 15905
Marine Sale
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Peter Monamy (British, 1681-1749) British men-of-war on a breezy day
Model of Lifeboat "Christopher Brown"
A Builder's Model of the General Cargo Steamer SS LULWORTH HILL 1940 64.5x17x21.8in(164x43x55cm)
20 Feb 2008 London, Knightsbridge Auction 15772
The Marine Sale Part 2
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Charles Napier Hemy (British, 1841-1917) The crab pots 117 x 213 cm. (46 x 84 in.)
Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The revenue cutter 'Greyhound' off Walmer Castle 91.4 x 139.7cm. (3
Charles Edward Dixon (British, 1872-1934) The bustling river 70.5 x 126cm. (27 3/4 x 49 5/8in.)
19 Feb 2008 London, New Bond Street Auction 15901
Marine Sale
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Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The French '74 'Hercule' surrendering to H.M.S. 'Mars' off Brest, 2
Derek George Montague Gardner (British, 1914-2007) Nelson's 'Agamemnon', 64 guns with 'Ca Ira', 80 g
Abraham Hulk, Snr (Dutch, 1813-1897) Setting off for the fishing grounds; A calm anchorage each 17.8
11 Sep 2007 London, New Bond Street Auction 14977
The Marine Sale
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.)
Edward William Cooke (British, 1811-1880) Dutch Boats : Rough Sea with Scheveling pinck getting off
James Edward Buttersworth (British, 1817-1894) Shipping off the south downs ??? 64 x 76.2cm (25 x 30
27 Feb 2007 London, New Bond Street Auction 14823
Marine Pictures
Montague Dawson (British 1895-1973) The Great Race - Ariel and Taeping 101.6 x 127cm. (40 x 50in.)
Montague Dawson (British 1895-1973) The Great Race - Ariel and Taeping 101.6 x 127cm. (40 x 50in.)
John Wilson Carmichael(British, 1799-1868) The Channel Fleet in heavy weather 101.6 x 167.6cm. (40 x
R H Salmon
12 Sep 2006 London, New Bond Street Auction 14217
Marine Pictures
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John Wilson Carmichael (British, 1799-1868) On the Thames at Woolwich, with the 'Buckinghamshire' In
Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973) The New Englander 'The Forest Queen of Boston' 61 x 91.4cm. (24
John Cleveley the Elder (British, c.1712-1777) A flagship arriving in port 59 x 76.2cm. (23 1/4 x
28 Feb 2006 London, New Bond Street Auction 13677
The Marine Sale
Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The 'King George' off Greenwich 72.4 x 120.4cm. (28 1/2 x 47 3/8in.
Thomas Luny (British, 1759-1837) The 'King George' off Greenwich 72.4 x 120.4cm. (28 1/2 x 47 3/8in.
Thomas Jacques Somerscales (British, 1842-1927) In full sail - the 'Lautaro' ??? 50.5 x 76cm. (19 7/
Thomas Whitcombe (British, c.1752-1824) H.M.S. 'Shannon'capturing the U.S.S. 'Chesapeake', 1st. June
13 Sep 2005 London, New Bond Street Auction 11998
Marine
Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973) A free wind 52 x 75 cm. (20 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.)
Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973) A free wind 52 x 75 cm. (20 1/2 x 29 1/2 in.)
Charles Brooking (British, 1723-1759) A beach scene at low tide 38 x 58.4cm. (15 x 23in.)
Charles Brooking (British, 1723-1759) The taking of the 'Marquese de Antin' and the 'Louis Erasme' b
1 Mar 2005 London, New Bond Street Auction 11613
The Marine Sale
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John Steven Dews (British, b.1949) 'Single Reef Racing' - 'Endeavour' racing 'Valsheda' and 'Shamroc
Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1815) The retreat of Rear Admiral Linois's Squadron after the action off
Johann Christian Berger - Engagement Between the British and Swedish Fleets, 28th July 1704, oil on
14 Sep 2004 London, New Bond Street Auction 11207
The Marine Sale
Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) A Naval engagement 61 x 106.7cm. (24 x 42in.)
Nicholas Pocock (British, 1740-1821) A Naval engagement 61 x 106.7cm. (24 x 42in.)
Lord Nelson, 'single and double pendants', signed, ink
James Edward Buttersworth (British, 1817-1894) A fast frigate overhauling a first-rate in the Mediterranean 45.7 x 61cm. (18 x 24in.)
17 Feb 2004 London, New Bond Street Auction 10693
Marine Paintings
Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1815) The Battle of Trafalgar ? the two British columns going into action
Robert Dodd (British, 1748-1815) The Battle of Trafalgar ? the two British columns going into action
Thomas Buttersworth (British, 1768-1842) The Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 84 x 142cm. (33 x 56in.)
George William Joy (British 1844-1925) The First Union Jack 178 x 142 cm. (70 x 56in.)
16 Sep 2003 London, New Bond Street Auction 10191
The Marine Sale
22 Jan 2003 London, New Bond Street Auction 10019
The Marine Sale
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Highlights from past auctions

John Steven Dews (British, born 1949) 'Don't give up the ship - Action between Chesapeake and Shannon off Boston 19th May 1813'
Sold for £61,250 inc. premium
John Steven Dews (British, born 1949) The celebrated engagement during which H.M.S. Shannon captured the American frigate Chesapeake ...
George Back, watercolour view of the Terror in the Canadian Arctic
Sold for £37,250 inc. premium
Admiral Sir George Back (British, 1796-1878) H.M.S. Terror and one of her boats off a spectacular iceberg, apparently ...
Steven Dews - A Perfect Start, oil on canvas
Sold for £37,250 inc. premium
John Steven Dews (British, born 1949) A perfect start
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) The Morning Tide
Sold for £46,850 inc. premium
David James (British, fl. 1883-1897) The Morning Tide

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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
Mary Fedden R.A. (British, 1915-2012) 'The Fruit Bowl'
Henry Robert Robertson (British, 1839-1921) Lincoln
Alfred de Breanski Snr (fl1869-c1925) "Matlock, River Derwent, Derbyshire" 41 x 66.5cm
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
H Riley - Lincoln Cathederal - w/col on a photographoc base
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
Stanley Royle (British, 1888-1961) Village in Nottinghamshire
Alfred de Breanski Snr (fl1869-c1925) "Matlock, River Derwent, Derbyshire" 41 x 66.5cm

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