Niels Carl Flindt Dahl (Danish, 1812-1865) Ships of the French fleet on manoeuvres in the Mediterranean oil on canvas 123.5 x 188.3cm (48 5/8 x 74 1/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Danish Prime Minister (1848-52), Adam Wilhelm Moltke Count of Bregentved (acquired in 1857 from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art) thence by descent. The Great Grandson of the artist (acquired from the above c.1960). Private collection, UK (acquired from the above); Sotheby's, London, 29 May 1997, lot 642. Private collection, UK (acquired from the above sale). Exhibited Copenhagen, Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art, Charlottenborg Spring Exhibition, 1857, titled 'French ships of the line weighing anchor in the Mediterranean'. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: P P This lot is owned by a private individual. The right of return enjoyed by EU customers is not applicable. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com