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252. TIMOTHY H. THOMPSON (ENGLISH b. 1951) OIL ON CANVAS “AMERICA WINS,” depicting the yacht America of the New York Yacht Club winning the race around the Isle of Wight on August 22 nd 1851. America defeated the entire British fleet and the trophy she won, the £100 Ewer, became known as the America’s Cup. Depicted in the background is the royal steam yacht Victoria and Albert carrying the royal family on a return trip from an Allum Bay excursion before Egypt Point on the northernmost tip of the Isle of Wight, signed lower left Thompson, in giltwood frame. 30 in. x 41 in. 253. WELSH OAK AND MAHOGANY MULE CHEST, 18 th Century, four false drawers over three functioning drawers, mahogany crossbanded drawer fronts with brass post and bail handles, above scalloped skirt on ogee bracket feet. Height 35 in. Width 59 in. Depth 22 in. Rafael Osona Auctions 122