![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)
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![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)
![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)
![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)
![Arthur Winter Shaw (1869-1948 United Kingdom) "Washing Day": Artist: Arthur Winter Shaw (1869-1948 United Kingdom) Subject: Washing Laundry Medium: Oil Date: Unknown Size: Unframed: 16.5" x 20" Framed: 24" x 27.5" Prove](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/172704305_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![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)
![Abstract Oil Painting of a Person Seated by Unknown Artist: Artist: Unknown Artist (Purchased in Winnipeg, MB) Subject: Person Sitting Date: Estimated between 1950-1975 Medium: Oil on Paper on board Provenance: Gerald Sigvaldason Col](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/111856224_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![18th C. British Portrait in Gilt Frame, possibly Giles Hussey: Western Europe, possibly by Giles Hussey (British, 1710-1788) as indicated by the plaque on gilded frame. Portrait of a Lady, oil on canvas, 18th century. A striking portrait of an elegant woman in an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180417682_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718805183)
![Gordon King (British, b 1939) The Flower Seller, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Saint Simons Island, GA Description: Gordon King (British, b. 1939), The Flower Seller, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a woman seated with flower](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Eugene Kingman (British), Pointer in the Field, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Eugene Kingman (British, 20th C), Pointer in the Field, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a hunting dog pointing at bird](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390713_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![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 boat by the lake with a figure walking towards the boat. This is a beautiful p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180081222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393239)
![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 boat on the lake with two people inside the boat having a good conversation wh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/332889/180063272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390809)
![John Philip Spradbery (d.2019 United Kingdom) c.1961: Artist: John Philip Spradbery (d.2019 United Kingdom) Subject: Apiary Medium: Oil Date: 1961 Size: Unframed: 19.5" x 23.5" Framed 21.5" x 25.5" Provenance:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/173178005_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![Eugene Kingman (British), Pointer in the Field, O/C: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Eugene Kingman (British, 20th C), Pointer in the Field, Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, depicting a hunting dog following a bird](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390673_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![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 - 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)
![R. Schmidt Oil of a Tapu Virgin in the British Solomon Islands: SCHMIDT, R. (Early, 20th Century). A Tapu Virgin, British Solomon Islands. Oil on board. Signed and dated lower left: 'R.SCHMIDT 1917'. 16 3/8" x 12" board. With inscription 'A Tapu Virgin, British So](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![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)
![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)
News about British Oil
![Wilhelm Hunt Diederich sketches, Percival Rosseau oil romp at Doyle’s dog-heavy April 16 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175113898_1_x.jpeg)
Wilhelm Hunt Diederich sketches, Percival Rosseau oil romp at Doyle’s dog-heavy April 16 sale
NEW YORK — More than 150 lots featuring sporting art and dog portraits come to market Tuesday, April 16 at Doyle New York. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale features three sketches by famed animal illustrator and designer Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (1884-1953). Born in Austria-Hungary to an […]
![Knudsen gas & oil advertising collection anchors Morphy’s Sept. 30-Oct. 3 auction series](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/02-copy.jpg)
Knudsen gas & oil advertising collection anchors Morphy’s Sept. 30-Oct. 3 auction series
DENVER, Pa. – On September 30, Morphy Auctions begin the thrilling year-long adventure of selling the Bobby Knudsen Jr Collection of World-Class Automotive, Gas & Oil and Soda Pop Advertising. The massive personal collection will be offered in a series of three no-reserve auctions concluding in the fall of 2023, with all sales to be conducted […]
![Richfield Oil memorabilia & petroliana drive July 25 auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-16-at-10.15.27-AM.png)
Richfield Oil memorabilia & petroliana drive July 25 auction
FULLERTON, Calif. – A massive single-owner collection of oil and petroliana, aka gas station collectibles, especially items pertaining to Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), will be showcased in a live online auction on July 25 held by Appraisal & Estate Sale Specialists, Inc. It will feature nearly 500 lots in all, and will begin promptly at […]
![New collectors helped set pace at Morphy’s $2.8M Gas & Oil Auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/featured-3-1.jpg)
New collectors helped set pace at Morphy’s $2.8M Gas & Oil Auction
DENVER, Pa. – A high-octane lineup of gas and oil signs, including a fresh collection from Canada that yielded many rarities, catapulted Morphy’s October 5-7 Automobilia & Petroliana Auction to $2.8 million. Even when bids rose to two and three times the high estimate, there was no shortage of enthusiastic participants, including many who were […]