RICHARD LEITCH WATERCOLOR, SHIPPING OFF BREST.

Richard Principal Leitch (British, c. 1826–1882) watercolor, a finely detailed panoramic maritime scene depicting a busy shipping passage off the coast of Brest, France, with a large sailing vessel and smaller sailing craft and fishing boats navigating the choppy waters. Signed, dated and titled lower right “Off Brest, R.P. Leitch 1880” Verso retains an Abbott & Holder, London, gallery label. Image 11” x 28.5”, Frame 18” x 35”.

Estimate:$400

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