Attributed to Captain James Weir (18th Cent. British) Historical "Battle of The Nile" 1798 Watercolor on Paper Measuring 10.5 x19 inches Sheet Size. A rare historical painting of, 'The French line as they appear'd at an Anchor on the 1st of August 1798. in the Wn. branch of the Nile" as notated on verso. A battle scene from the perspective of Admiral nelson's squadron as it approached Napoleon's fleet in Abu Qir Bay on the first of August 1798. Some edge tears and scattered foxing spots from age. Loose, unframed. Provenance: Admiral Sir Frederick Dalrymple-Mailton (commander of the HMS Rodney at the sinking of Bismark) by descent; thence to current owner. Swann Auctions June 3rd, 2014 Maps & Atlases Lot 7 picture illustrated. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.