Rafael Osona Auctions Annual Catalog 2020 | Page 158

458. SET OF FIVE ENGLISH PEARLWARE TRANSFERWARE PLATES, early 19 th Century, depicting polychrome British ships, with shaped borders and floral sprigs comprising 2 plates and 3 soup bowls. Diameter 9 ¾ in. 600/900 459. “SOUTH SEA WHALE FISHERY” ENGRAVED BY E. DUNCAN, PAINTED BY W.J. HUGGINS MARINE PAINTER TO HIS MAJESTY AND PUBLISHED AT 105 LEADONALL STREET, LONDON, 1834; This engraving is “A Representation of Boats attaching a SPERM WHALE from description given by experienced Masters and Officers in the South Sea Fishery.” 21 ½ in. x 29 ½ in. Overall 24 ¾ in. x 32 ½ in. 1,500/2,500 460. FINE 20-LIFT LAPSTRAKE HAWKS NEST HALF HULL, 19th century, in original finish, painted REI.35 on bow. Length 44 in. 2,500/3,500 461. FINE WATERCOLOR VIEW OF THE SHIP, “PRINCESS CHARLOTTE”, IN HIGH SEAS, signed & dated lower right, “G.F. 1808”. With handwritten inscription of reverse, “Princess Charlotte- August 12, 1808 just after sunset. Hauling off from Ballycotton Island (Ireland)...”. 6 ½ in. 10 ½ in. Overall 9 ¾ in. x 13 ½ in. 400/600 153 Rafael Osona Auctions