11th Jun, 2026 10:30
Summer Specialist Sale
Francois Etienne Musin (Belgian, 1820-1888) - Oil on canvas - A Naval Engagement
Francois Etienne Musin (Belgian, 1820-1888) - Oil on canvas - A Naval Engagement, signed lower right, inscribed 'A Naval Engagement. Painted by F. Musin of Ghent' to plaque lower left, dedication plaque lower right 'Presented to the Coal and Shipping Exchange, Cardiff, By Harry Webb Esq'r, M.P. 1914', 114cm x 178cm (relined), in gilt slip and a good original fluted cavetto-moulded gilt frame with laurel border, 152cm x 217cm overall
Private collection, Cardiff, thence by descent to the current (Bristol) owner.
For a smaller but similar composition, see Christie's Amsterdam, 5th September 2007, lot 158.
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4953583
Sold for £3,800
Francois Etienne Musin (Belgian, 1820-1888) - Oil on canvas - A Naval Engagement, signed lower right, inscribed 'A Naval Engagement. Painted by F. Musin of Ghent' to plaque lower left, dedication plaque lower right 'Presented to the Coal and Shipping Exchange, Cardiff, By Harry Webb Esq'r, M.P. 1914', 114cm x 178cm (relined), in gilt slip and a good original fluted cavetto-moulded gilt frame with laurel border, 152cm x 217cm overall
Private collection, Cardiff, thence by descent to the current (Bristol) owner.
For a smaller but similar composition, see Christie's Amsterdam, 5th September 2007, lot 158.
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-4953583
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 11th Jun, 2026
Our Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a large collection of limited-edition edition comemorative gold coins and an Impressive late 19th century 'bells and drum in sight' musical box by Nicole Freres.
Viewing
Wednesday 10th June - 10am till 5pm
