Philip John Ouless (Jersey, 1817-1885)

Philip John Ouless (Jersey, 1817-1885) Brig Homely of Jersey off Le Banc de Paspebiac, Quebec, Canada oil on canvas, inscribed "HOMELY JERSEY" on stern of vessel, reproduction swept gilded frame, 44 x 28.6cm. Notes on reverse of frame "Taken off Le Banc de Paspebiac, Quebec, middle building is Le Bouthillier shed on the right are the sheds (workshops i.e. carpentry shop, blacksmith's shop) on top of hill - first Roman Catholic Church of Paspebiac burned in (?)". The 210 ton barque "Homely" was built in Gaspe in 1841 and was owned by the Jersey firm of Charles Robin & Co., operating until 1879. Provenance: Christie's, London, 22nd September 2010, Exploration & Travel, lot 18, £20,000-30,000. Christie's, London, 1st March 2011, Interiors, lot 481, £7,000-10,000. Sold £8,125.

Estimate:£8,000

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