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Captain Gamaliel Nightingale By John Simmons
1 Large Important Fine Art 18th Century Oil Painting Naval Military Portrait Captain Gamaliel Nightingale By John Simmons The Younger of Nailsea 1715-1780.
Title “Portrait of Captain Gamaliel Nightingale By John Simmons the younger.
Subject portrait of the known gentleman Captain Nightingale in half length front view facing the viwer he wearing his best naval military dress uniform, blue, white with gold. He has a receding hairline, full lips, rosy cheek complexion, with his hair tied back, clean shaven, strong masculine facial features.
Unsigned by the artist John Simmons of Nailsea.
John Simmons the Younger did not sign all of his works the brushstrokes in this work are that of John Simmons 1715-1780 with Bonhams provenance.
In our opinion this is one of his very fine portrait works.
Circa Mid 18th century.
Medium oil on canvas
Frame is an impressive size being 79 cm wide and 92.75 cm high.
Having such beautiful detail.
Set in a fine gilt frame which enhances this artwork.
Artist biography John Simmons the younger 1715-1780 he was especially known for exploring and island in the Tristan da Cunha group, which was named after him. He was a British portrait artist from the 17th century, he was born in the year 1715 in Nailsea which is a town in North Somerset which is some 8 Miles southeast of Bristol. He died in Bristol in 1780. His paintings have sold at high end auctions worldwide like Bonhams & Christie’s.
John Simmons (Nailsea 1715-1780 Bristol) Portrait of Captain Gamaliel Nightingale, half-length, in naval uniform oil on canvas 76.7x 63.6cm (30 3/16 x 25 1/16in). framed: 91.5 x 78.7cm Footnotes: Provenance Private Collection, Europe, since at least 1990 Captain Sir Gamaliel Nightingale was the 9th Baronet of the Nightingale Baronetcy, and served in the Royal Navy from 1744 to 1779. He was known for exploring an island in the Tristan da Cunha group, which was subsequently named after him. It remains known as Nightingale island to this day.
Biography of Captain Sir Gamaliel Nightingale, 9th Baronet (15 February 1731 – January 1791) was an English landowner and Royal Navy officer. His early life and family Sir Gamaliel was born at Kneesworth Hall, his family seat. He was the son of Sir Edward Nightingale, the 7th baronet, and Eleanora Ethelston. His older brother Edward succeeded to the Nightingale baronetcy on the death of their father in 1750. Sir Gamaliel succeeded his brother in 1782.
His naval career Nightingale's first command was HMS Badger in 1757 which was a was a 14-gun sloop was launched in 1745 and lost in 1762. From 1758, he commanded HMS Vengeance which was a 28-gun sixth rate ship of the Royal Navy. She had previously been a French privateer under the same name until her capture in 1758 during the Seven Years War In 1759, the Vengeance and its 200 men and 28 guns saw action off Quiberon Bay. On 13 March 1761, while still commanding the Vengeance, he captured the 44-gun French privateer Entreprenant by Land’s End.
He later took command of HMS Flora which was called the Vestale it was a Blonde class 30-gun frigate of the French Navy. The Royal Navy captured her in 1761, but had to scuttle her in 1778 to avoid having the French recapture her. She was refloated and sold to the French in 1784. She returned to wartime service in 1794 as a privateer. The British recaptured her in 1798 and broke her up thereafter. Nightingale was also a member of the Honourable East India Company.
Nightingale Island Sir Gamaliel is also known for exploring a small volcanic island near Tristan da Cunha which in 1760 he named Nightingale Island. Lying in the South Atlantic Ocean between Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope, it is part of one of the remotest archipelagos in the world. The island is densely populated by wildlife, particularly birds, and is recognized by Birdlife International as an Important Bird Area. Two of the world's rarest birds are found only on the island: the Nightingale Bunting (4,000 pairs) and Wilkin’s Bunting (approximately 85 pairs).
"Captain Gamaliel Nightingale". Bonham's. Retrieved 7 September 2023. Cokayne, George Edward, ed. (1900). The Complete Baronetage: Volume II. Exeter : W. Pollard & co., ltd. pp. 53–55. Winfield, Rif (2007). British Warships of the Age of Sail 1714–1792. Seaford. ISBN 978-1861762955. Rodger, N.A.M. (1986). The Wooden World: An Anatomy of the Georgian Navy. Naval Institute Press. p. 175-6. ISBN 0870219871.Troude, Onesime-Joachim (1867). Batailles Navales de la France, Volume 1 (in French). Paris: Libraire Commissionaire de la Marine. p. 385. OCLC 757299734. "No. 10090".
The London Gazette. 24 March 1761. p. 2. "NMM, vessel ID 366908" (PDF). Warship Histories, vol vi. National Maritime Museum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2021. "Tristan da Cunha Nightingale Islands". Important Bird Areas factsheet. Tristan da Cunha Government & Tristan da Cunha Association. Retrieved 1 December2021. "Nightingale Island group". Important Bird Areas factsheet. BirdLife International. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 July 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
Provenance Bonhams label verso & in the collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
A superb collectors item.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Checkout our exciting other Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery.
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We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
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Title “Portrait of Captain Gamaliel Nightingale By John Simmons the younger.
Subject portrait of the known gentleman Captain Nightingale in half length front view facing the viwer he wearing his best naval military dress uniform, blue, white with gold. He has a receding hairline, full lips, rosy cheek complexion, with his hair tied back, clean shaven, strong masculine facial features.
Unsigned by the artist John Simmons of Nailsea.
John Simmons the Younger did not sign all of his works the brushstrokes in this work are that of John Simmons 1715-1780 with Bonhams provenance.
In our opinion this is one of his very fine portrait works.
Circa Mid 18th century.
Medium oil on canvas
Frame is an impressive size being 79 cm wide and 92.75 cm high.
Having such beautiful detail.
Set in a fine gilt frame which enhances this artwork.
Artist biography John Simmons the younger 1715-1780 he was especially known for exploring and island in the Tristan da Cunha group, which was named after him. He was a British portrait artist from the 17th century, he was born in the year 1715 in Nailsea which is a town in North Somerset which is some 8 Miles southeast of Bristol. He died in Bristol in 1780. His paintings have sold at high end auctions worldwide like Bonhams & Christie’s.
John Simmons (Nailsea 1715-1780 Bristol) Portrait of Captain Gamaliel Nightingale, half-length, in naval uniform oil on canvas 76.7x 63.6cm (30 3/16 x 25 1/16in). framed: 91.5 x 78.7cm Footnotes: Provenance Private Collection, Europe, since at least 1990 Captain Sir Gamaliel Nightingale was the 9th Baronet of the Nightingale Baronetcy, and served in the Royal Navy from 1744 to 1779. He was known for exploring an island in the Tristan da Cunha group, which was subsequently named after him. It remains known as Nightingale island to this day.
Biography of Captain Sir Gamaliel Nightingale, 9th Baronet (15 February 1731 – January 1791) was an English landowner and Royal Navy officer. His early life and family Sir Gamaliel was born at Kneesworth Hall, his family seat. He was the son of Sir Edward Nightingale, the 7th baronet, and Eleanora Ethelston. His older brother Edward succeeded to the Nightingale baronetcy on the death of their father in 1750. Sir Gamaliel succeeded his brother in 1782.
His naval career Nightingale's first command was HMS Badger in 1757 which was a was a 14-gun sloop was launched in 1745 and lost in 1762. From 1758, he commanded HMS Vengeance which was a 28-gun sixth rate ship of the Royal Navy. She had previously been a French privateer under the same name until her capture in 1758 during the Seven Years War In 1759, the Vengeance and its 200 men and 28 guns saw action off Quiberon Bay. On 13 March 1761, while still commanding the Vengeance, he captured the 44-gun French privateer Entreprenant by Land’s End.
He later took command of HMS Flora which was called the Vestale it was a Blonde class 30-gun frigate of the French Navy. The Royal Navy captured her in 1761, but had to scuttle her in 1778 to avoid having the French recapture her. She was refloated and sold to the French in 1784. She returned to wartime service in 1794 as a privateer. The British recaptured her in 1798 and broke her up thereafter. Nightingale was also a member of the Honourable East India Company.
Nightingale Island Sir Gamaliel is also known for exploring a small volcanic island near Tristan da Cunha which in 1760 he named Nightingale Island. Lying in the South Atlantic Ocean between Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope, it is part of one of the remotest archipelagos in the world. The island is densely populated by wildlife, particularly birds, and is recognized by Birdlife International as an Important Bird Area. Two of the world's rarest birds are found only on the island: the Nightingale Bunting (4,000 pairs) and Wilkin’s Bunting (approximately 85 pairs).
"Captain Gamaliel Nightingale". Bonham's. Retrieved 7 September 2023. Cokayne, George Edward, ed. (1900). The Complete Baronetage: Volume II. Exeter : W. Pollard & co., ltd. pp. 53–55. Winfield, Rif (2007). British Warships of the Age of Sail 1714–1792. Seaford. ISBN 978-1861762955. Rodger, N.A.M. (1986). The Wooden World: An Anatomy of the Georgian Navy. Naval Institute Press. p. 175-6. ISBN 0870219871.Troude, Onesime-Joachim (1867). Batailles Navales de la France, Volume 1 (in French). Paris: Libraire Commissionaire de la Marine. p. 385. OCLC 757299734. "No. 10090".
The London Gazette. 24 March 1761. p. 2. "NMM, vessel ID 366908" (PDF). Warship Histories, vol vi. National Maritime Museum. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2021. "Tristan da Cunha Nightingale Islands". Important Bird Areas factsheet. Tristan da Cunha Government & Tristan da Cunha Association. Retrieved 1 December2021. "Nightingale Island group". Important Bird Areas factsheet. BirdLife International. 2012. Archived from the original on 10 July 2007. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
Provenance Bonhams label verso & in the collection of Cheshire Antiques Consultant
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
A superb collectors item.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available please ask for a quote.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Checkout our exciting other Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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DimensionsDimensions in centimetres of the frame
High (92.75 cm)
Width (79 cm)
Length depth thickness of frame (5.5 cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date Mid 18th century
Mid 18th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Condition Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
The front painting surface is in good overall order with various foxing staining, & craquelure in areas commensurate with usage & age. The frame having various signs of wear, scuffs, scratches, stains, dust, losses in places and repairs also some cracking, commensurate with usage & old age.
Item code as1013a994
Status For Sale
£15000.00 
$18943.50
€18093.00
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If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
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For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our primary preferred payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed. International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Payment is preferred by Bankers transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using PayPal. Or with you or your own courier paying cash on collection. Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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