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British Art
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![Chinese School, Oil on Canvas - Hongs at Canton, 1850: CHINESE SCHOOL (19th Century). The Hongs at Canton. Oil on canvas. c. 1850. 16 1/2" x 29 3/4" canvas, 21 1/2" x 34" framed. This remarkable painting shows the restricted trading posts of Canton and wa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336586_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Robert Salmon Oil on Canvas - A Departing Brig Off Maryport Harbor: SALMON, Robert (Scottish American, 1775-1848). A Departing Brig Off Maryport Harbor. Oil on canvas. 31 1/4" x 45" canvas. This is the Mate to the One Given from Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336579_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Robert Salmon Oil on Canvas - Leith Harbor, Edinburgh, Scotland: SALMON, Robert (Scottish American, 1775-1848). Leith Harbor [Edinburgh, Scotland]. Oil on panel. Signed with monogram and dated lower right: “RS 1828”. Signed, dated, and numbered on reverse:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Snowy Owl, Plate 121: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Snowy Owl, Plate 121. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39 1/8" x 26 1/2" sheet, 49 1/2” x 37" framed. Comparable:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![W. P. Rogers, Figures in a Landscape, O/C: Property from the Estate of Jeannie Sims, Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC Description: W. P. Rogers (British, 19th Century), Figures in a Landscape, Oil on Canvas, signed and dated lower right, de](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390798_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![After James Pollard (British, 1792-1867) Aquatint Engraving Assortment: After James Pollard (British, 1792-1867) Aquatint Engraving Assortment (7) total items including (4) aquatints after James Pollard including an 1819 'Stage Coach & Opposition Coach in Sight', an 1826](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Qu Elizabeth, Prince Phillip & Children Signed, 1958: Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip and Children Signed Photo, 1958, silver gelatin photograph of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philli](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332502/179395364_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710292)
![Arthur Wardle (British 1864-1949) Oil on Canvas: Arthur Wardle (British 1864-1949) Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower right, depicting a rider on horseback with dogs, in a gold-tone carved wood frame Property from: an Estate, Saint Charles, Illinoi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Robert Salmon Oil on Canvas - The Ship Liverpool in the Mercey: SALMON, Robert (Scottish American, 1775-1848). The Ship Liverpool in the Mercey, seen from Wallasey. Oil on canvas. Signed with initials and dated lower right: “RS 1810”. 31 1/4” x 42 1/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336582_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Long-billed Curlew, Plate 231: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Long-billed Curlew, Plate 231. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 25 1/2” x 38” sheet, 37” x 49 1/2&rdq](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![1850s British Painting "A Cascade" - T. Creswick: **Originally Listed At $600** Thomas Creswick (British, 1811-1869). "A Cascade" - oil on panel, ca. 1850s to 1860s. Signed "T. Creswick" at lower right. A beautiful landscape painting titled "A Cascad](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159776_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405477)
![Robert Salmon Oil on Canvas - Man O’ War Off Liverpool: SALMON, Robert (Scottish American, 1775-1848). Man O’ War Off Liverpool. Oil on canvas. Signed with artist’s initials and illegibly dated bottom right: “R.S. 18**”. 22” x 32” c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336581_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![John Dawson Watson (1832-1892 British) "Back Home" c. 1874: Artist: John Dawson Watson (1832-1892 British) Subject: Mother with child Medium: Oil Date: 1874 Size: Unframed: 9.5" x 13.25" Framed: 15.25" x 19.25" Provenan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/172704248_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Roy Fairchild-Woodard (UK), Red Dress, Serigraph: Description: Roy Fairchild-Woodard (UK, b. 1953), Red Dress, Serigraph, pencil signed, titled and marked AP at bottom, depicting a reclining woman, with Images Fine Art label on verso, matted and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390619_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Charles Hamilton Smith Original Watercolor, Rhinoceros: SMITH, Charles Hamilton (English, 1776-1859). Pachydermata. Calloune Alus (?) Leicester Square. R. Indicus. Rhinoceros. Indian R. [Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also known as the greater o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Purple Martin, Plate 22: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Purple Martin, Plate 22. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 38 1/2" x 25 5/8" sheet. Comparables: Arader Galleries, 2019](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336528_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Damien Hirst Love Will Tear Us Apart Signed Contemporary Art: Artist: Damien Hirst Title: Love Will Tear Us Apart Medium: Acrylic syringe dispenser, needles, syringes and packaging Size: 14" x 20" Year: 1995 Edition: X/30 Inscription: Signed "Damine Hirst" and n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6020/331749/179391190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717776685)
![Audubon Aquatint, Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Plate 66: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Plate 66. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 37 1/2" x 26 1/8" sheet, 49 1/2” x 37" framed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336535_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Vintage Painting by Richard Simms (British, b. 1926): Vintage painting by British artist Richard Simms (Britain, 1926)The painting depicts a farmhouse at the edge of a lake, a couple of cows gracing and drinking water out of the lake. This is a beautiful](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180081485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394123)
![18th C. British Pendant Portraits - Lady & Gentleman: European, British, 18th century. A fabulous pair of 18th century British pendant portraits probably painted by a follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723). Both sitters are depicted bust-length and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180280056_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718645738)
![Audubon Aquatint, Louisiana Hawk, Plate 392: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Louisiana Hawk, Plate 392. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 25 1/8” x 37 3/4” sheet. Property of a Louisian](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336531_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, The Bird of Washington, or Great American Sea Eagle, Plate 11: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). The Bird of Washington, or Great American Sea Eagle, Plate 11. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39" x 25 7/8" sheet. Co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336532_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Edward Lear, Original Drawing - Study of an Eagle Owl: LEAR, Edward (1812-1888). Study of an Eagle Owl, 1846. Pen and brown ink on paper. Signed and dated on branch: "E. Lear del. 1846". 8 3/4" x 6 1/2" sheet; 13 7/8" x 11 3/4" framed. Provenance: George](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336577_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Edward Lear, Original Drawing - Ye Owly Pusseycatte: LEAR, Edward (1812-1888). Ye Owly Pusseycatte, a new Beast found in ye Island of New South Wales. Watercolor on laid paper. Inscribed with title lower left. 5 1/4" x 3 1/2" sheet; 12 1/8" x 10" framed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336578_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
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![One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Propstore-May-30-British-Empire-Strikes-Back-poster.jpeg)
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ leads our five lots to watch
One-sheet Poster for the 1980 British Royal Premiere of ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ RICKMANSWORTH, UK – One of the rarest of Lucasfilm marketing one-sheets for The Empire Strikes Back will be offered at Propstore Thursday, May 30 as part of its UK-based Collectible Poster Live Auction – London sale. The complete catalog is available for […]
![Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sworders-May-19-Joy.jpeg)
Monumental sculptures by great British artists offered by Sworders May 19
FARNHAM, UK – Sworders is currently offering selected contents from The Sculpture Park, the open-air display in the village of Churt, England. The auction of modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture runs online until Sunday, May 19. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Run by artist, collector, and dealer Eddie Powell during the […]
![British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ishtar-Aux-March-7-ATS-recruiting-poster-in-Hebrew.jpg)
British World War II recruiting poster in Hebrew leads our five auction highlights
World War II-era Poster, in Hebrew, Recruiting Jewish Women to Join the British Army, $7,800 TEL AVIV – Second World War posters recruiting British and American women to the war effort are a familiar sight at auction. Less well known, and much harder to find, are the posters that encouraged thousands of Jewish women to […]
![Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HB-punch-bowl-Heritage-1-1.jpg)
Hester Bateman, queen of British silversmiths
NEW YORK — Collecting silver is a passion for those who seek eye-catching centerpieces fit for a palace or even just tumblers for everyday use. There are many styles as well as an infinite number of silversmiths to choose from. Women silversmiths were not uncommon in the 1700s, and one of the names that comes […]