Francis Holman
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Selected Works12

Previous Sales

Christie's
Three views of a British Mail Packet in the Downs off Deal
Three views of a British Mail Packet in the Downs off Deal
Sold
Jul 2023
Bonhams
The East Indiaman Asia in the Downs on her return from China
The East Indiaman Asia in the Downs on her return from China, 1793
$17,546
Oct 2022
Bonhams
A 40-gun frigate of the Royal Navy, in three positions, off Dover
A 40-gun frigate of the Royal Navy, in three positions, off Dover
$9,267
Dec 2021
Christie's
‘Ready for Inspection’: the brand new East Indiaman Dutton lying in the Thames at Deptford in the autumn of 1781 as her owner, Mr Henry Rice, and his party prepare to board and inspect her in advance of her maiden voyage
‘Ready for Inspection’: the brand new East Indiaman Dutton lying in the Thames at Deptford in the autumn of 1781 as her owner, Mr Henry Rice, and his party prepare to board and inspect her in advance of her maiden voyage
£8,125 ($11k USD)
Dec 2017
Christie's
The East India Company's ship Bridgewater successfully defending her cargo from an attack by the American privateer Hampden on her way from St. Helena to England on 8 t h March 1779
The East India Company's ship Bridgewater successfully defending her cargo from an attack by the American privateer Hampden on her way from St. Helena to England on 8 t h March 1779
£64,850 ($86k USD)
Nov 2012
Christie's
The East Indiaman York in difficulties off Margate during the gale of 1 s t January 1779
The East Indiaman York in difficulties off Margate during the gale of 1 s t January 1779
£13,750 ($18k USD)
May 2012
Christie's
The merchantman Trelawney in two positions in the Channel off Dover
The merchantman Trelawney in two positions in the Channel off Dover
£7,500 ($10k USD)
May 2012
Christie's
A Squadron of the White beating down the Channel with the Eddystone lighthouse off to starboard
A Squadron of the White beating down the Channel with the Eddystone lighthouse off to starboard
£16,250 ($21k USD)
May 2010
Christie's
Commodore James in the Protector , with the Revenge and the grab Bombay in the bay off the Suvarnadrug fort at Gheriah, India, April 1755
Commodore James in the Protector , with the Revenge and the grab Bombay in the bay off the Suvarnadrug fort at Gheriah, India, April 1755
£32,450 ($43k USD)
Oct 2008
Christie's
The three-masted merchantman Ann Black in two positions off the South Foreland, inbound for London, with Dover Castle off her stern
The three-masted merchantman Ann Black in two positions off the South Foreland, inbound for London, with Dover Castle off her stern
£11,250 ($15k USD)
Oct 2008
Christie's
The 28-gun frigate Surpirze lying in Yarmouth Roads, probably during a visit to the port to revictual and take on water
The 28-gun frigate Surpirze lying in Yarmouth Roads, probably during a visit to the port to revictual and take on water
£31,200 ($41k USD)
Jun 2006
Christie's
The cutter Mermaid running into the fleet anchorage at the Downs
The cutter Mermaid running into the fleet anchorage at the Downs
£1,645 ($2k USD)
May 2003
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Other Museum Acquisitions1

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A Dockyard at Wapping
Tate · United Kingdom · Acquired 1973 · Accession T01763 · Oil paint on canvas
Purchased 1973
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Market16 auction results

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$9.3K – $17.5K
2 of 3 paintings lots with prices
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$13.4K
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$13.4K
2 priced paintings lots
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Oct 2022 · $17.5K
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Paintings: $13.4K median
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Sotheby'sChristie'sBonhams
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Current Exhibitions0

No current exhibitions found.

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Recent News1

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Heffel’s autumn sales, including auction of art from collection of Canada’s oldest company, tally $22.1m
Heffel Fine Art Auction House held its marquee autumn sales in Toronto on November 19, featuring four auctions that included works from the collection…
marketNov 20, 2025
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Past Exhibitions0

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No past exhibitions on record.

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Recent Activity3

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Heffel’s autumn sales, including auction of art from collection of Canada’s oldest company, tally $22.1m
Nov 20, 2025
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Francis Holman dies
Jan 1, 1784
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Francis Holman born
Jan 1, 1729