Lot 80: William Adolphus Knell (c.1808-1874) - HMS ‘Nemesis’ attacking Houchung Fort in the Canton River, 13 March 1841 (First...

Name: William Adolphus Knell (c.1808-1874) - HMS ‘Nemesis’ attacking Houchung Fort in the Canton River, 13 March 1841 (First...
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 8c543bcae4

Est: £1,500 GBP - £2,500 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomNovember 07, 2019

Item Overview

Description

William Adolphus Knell (c.1808-1874)
HMS ‘Nemesis’ attacking Houchung Fort in the Canton River, 13 March 1841 (First Opium War)
signed ‘W.A. Knell’ (lower right)
pencil and brown wash heightened with white and scratching out on paper
6 3/8 x 12 ¼in. (16.2 x 31.1cm.)

Artist or Maker

William Adolphus Knell

Auction Details

China Trade Paintings: Selections from the Kelton Collection

Christie's

November 07, 2019, 10:30 AM GMT

8 King Street, St. James's, London, LDN, SW1Y 6QT, UK

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