MADAM – I write regarding your reference to two paintings of Minorca’s Port Mahon by Anton Schranz (1769-1839), sold by Thomson Roddick at £20,000 in February (Art Market, ATG No 2283).
You stated that the artist’s auction record at £40,000 is held by Sotheby’s for a view of Valletta, Malta.
In fact, Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood sold an oil on canvas view of Port Mahon by Anton Schranz for £50,000 in our Maritime auction held on June 15, 2011 (see above).