Attributed to John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

Attributed to John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)
A Squadron of Men of War Returning from a Cruise
Indistinctly inscribed Wa*** Lodge near Croydon/January 10^th ***/No 1 A Squadron of men of war/Returning from a Cruise/J.C.Schetky/Marine painter to the present Majesty (to label)
Oil on panel
25.2 x 35.5cm; 10 x 14in

Provenance:
Philip Heslop QC;
His posthumous sale, Duke's, Dorchester, 4 November 2004, lot 226 (as Schetky)