#83 • Captain Frederick William Beechey Oil Portrait

Part of December 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A signed oil-on-canvas portrait of Captain Frederick William Beechey (1796–1856), a British naval officer and Arctic explorer, surrounded by a montage of twelve ship scenes, including some set in Alaska. Captain Beechey became interested in exploration and survey work and in 1818 was a lieutenant on the ship Trent during Buchan's polar expedition, where his captain was Franklin. He published an account of that expedition and another of his survey trip to the north coast of Africa, in 1821–1822, when he was promoted to commander. Signed illegibly by the artist, and dated 1991. This tribute piece is framed and measures approximately 48.5" x 48" overall. Note Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.