American Revolution
Sea Battle of The "Quebec & Surveilante"
1781, British vs. French Warship Ocean Battle, Very Fine.
Image measures 13.5" x 17.5", matted to overall size of 20" x 24". Painted by Rob Dodd, and engraved by Rob Pollard. Inscribed on the bottom in flowing black ink: "To the Officers of the Royal Navy This Plate representing the Situation of the QUEBEC & SURVEILANTE after their Engagement on the 6th of October 1779: is with the utmost respect humbly Inscribed by their Obed. Servant Rob. Dodd. This Engagement was fought on the French Coast which lasted three hours and a half, when the Quebec, having silenced her Enemy unfortunately took Fire from the Wreck of her own Masts & Sails falling upon Deck, and after burning furiously four Hours, blew up and went down with Colours flying. The Gallant Captain FARMER disdaining to yield shared the fate of his Ship." The print is in great condition with just soiling around the edges. The hand-colored painting illustrates a vivid orange and yellow fire burning on one ship while others dot the background. Stray soldiers are being rescued in the foreground. A fabulous display piece.
Sea Battle of The "Quebec & Surveilante"
1781, British vs. French Warship Ocean Battle, Very Fine.
Image measures 13.5" x 17.5", matted to overall size of 20" x 24". Painted by Rob Dodd, and engraved by Rob Pollard. Inscribed on the bottom in flowing black ink: "To the Officers of the Royal Navy This Plate representing the Situation of the QUEBEC & SURVEILANTE after their Engagement on the 6th of October 1779: is with the utmost respect humbly Inscribed by their Obed. Servant Rob. Dodd. This Engagement was fought on the French Coast which lasted three hours and a half, when the Quebec, having silenced her Enemy unfortunately took Fire from the Wreck of her own Masts & Sails falling upon Deck, and after burning furiously four Hours, blew up and went down with Colours flying. The Gallant Captain FARMER disdaining to yield shared the fate of his Ship." The print is in great condition with just soiling around the edges. The hand-colored painting illustrates a vivid orange and yellow fire burning on one ship while others dot the background. Stray soldiers are being rescued in the foreground. A fabulous display piece.
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Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana
9:00 AM PT - Feb 17th, 2008
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
