Lot 1797 , J.C. 1844 (English School) Bighi Bay, Malta harbour; Fort St Elmo and HMS Vengeance of Corfu, Unframed; 9.75 x 14in. and 7 x 10.25in.

J.C. 1844 (English School)
three watercolours,
Bighi Bay, Malta harbour; Fort St Elmo and HMS Vengeance of Corfu,
Unframed; 9.75 x 14in. and 7 x 10.25in.
Estimate £300-500

Watercolour on paper tabbed down on to old paper pages, view of Fort St Elmo still tabbed down, very slight discolouration in the top corners and one or two small dirt specks but overall in fair order with strong colours, title and inscription inscribed on the page, image of HMS Vengeance on slightly thicker paper - again some brown marking where it has formerly been tabbed down although it is now loose, colours strong. Other image of Bighi Bay, similarly loose from page with some discolouration where it has formerly been tabbed down and a little white mould marking in the lower right corner, further fox marking, details also inscribed on back saying 'Sketch in Malta Harbour, John Corbete?, June 1844'.


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