Lot 141: The American brigDromoin the Mediterranean off Marseille under the command of Captain John Devereux

François-Joseph-Frédéric Roux (1805-1870) The American brig Dromo in the Mediterranean off Marseille under the command of Captain John Devereux signed, inscribed and dated 'F.r Roux à Marseille en 9. bre 1836' (lower right) and further inscribed 'Ship Dromo, J. Devereux, master. off the Port of Marseille, 1836.' (lower centre) pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour heightened with white 18 x 23 ¼ in. (45.8 x 59 cm.)

45.8 x 59 cm.

Marblehead Historical Society, Marblehead, Massachusetts, Old Marblehead Sea Captains and the Ships in which They Sailed, Marblehead, 1915.

Henry Kelsey Devereux of Cleveland, Ohio, and thence by descent until bequeathed to the present owner.