Believed to have been bought by James Christie (1730-1803) and by descent through the family until offered
sale Christie's, London, 14 November 1997, nr. 64, where purchased by the late owner
sale Bonhams, London, 17 December 2020, nr. 65
Other works by Willem van de Velde the Younger
Boats pulling out to a Yacht in a Calm
The Evening Gun: an English three-decker with sails loosed and a galliot in the foreground
The Cannon Shot c. 1680
Ships at Anchor on the Coast c. 1660
Captured English Ships after the Four Days’ Battle c. 1666