Lot 1232 , Commander J.Corbett (19th C.) Naval officers sketches of voyages in the 1850s including Attack on the Forts at Fatshan, China in 1857

Commander J.Corbett (19th C.)
folio of watercolours,
Naval officer's sketches of voyages in the 1850's including Attack on the Forts at Fatshan, China in 1857,
inscribed and dated,
Largest 7.25 x 18in.
Estimate £300-500

1.' Attack on Fatshan, China 1857', Ships named as 'Coromandel, Adml Seymour' (on left), 'Comdr Keppel in the Hang Kan?' and 'gunboats'. 7 x 18in.
2. 'Commander Keppel coming to grief at Fatshan 1st June 1857', 7.25 x 11.75in.
3. 'Inflexible towing Starling off Cape of Good Hope. reefing in a squall. Jan 19. 1857' 8 x 11in.
4. 'HMS Wat.... from Isles of saorapiccin?? 1854'. 7 x 10in.
5. 'Port Santo - Canery Islds 1855', 4.5 x 29.5in. (three part)
6. 'Aden. Bridge over road which connects the fortified lines'. 9.75 x 7.25in.
7. 'Santiago de Cuba', 6.25 x 31.5in. (three part in pencil)
8. 'Madras from the Roastead' - 'Fort St George, Light House, Public Offices and merchants, Madras Dec 1853'. 5.25 x 26in (two part)
9. Unnamed shipping on a calm sea, 7 x 20.5in (two part)
10. 'D'Jebail (Syria) - 1840 - J.C. Cary's fort (26) Dido (18)', 8.75 x 11.75in.
11. 'Mt Shabot fr near Pentre costas 1850 JC', 10.5 x 16.5in.


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Sold for £800