Circle of Charles Brooking (British, 1723-1759), A Flagship ...

Hammer

£1,800

Circle of Charles Brooking (British, 1723-1759), A Flagship wearing a flag of the Vice Admiral of the Red, before the windOil on canvas, 70cm x 125cm* This painting was originally one of a pair, owned by the financier Harold Fortington, who leased the island of Jethou between 1934 and 1949, taking over the lease from the author Sir Compton MacKenzie. It is believed that some of the contents were acquired with the property. The house on Jethou was commandeered by the German occupying forces during the Second World War and used as an officer's club, until fuel shortages made this impractical, at which time some of the contents were moved to Guernsey. The pair to this picture, subject unknown, is believed to have been seized by the German occupiers during this period. After liberation, some of these contents were moved back to the island by the Fortington's daughter, the late Mrs Nadia Moulton-Barrett.