Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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By the time Austria declared war on France, the British Navy had gained control of the Adriatic Sea and moved to expel the French occupants of Cattaro. Instead of sailing straight to Cattaro harbor, the British setup a blockade, captured several nearby smaller islands and setup and installed battlements. After weeks of preparation, on Christmas day bombardment of the city commenced. Realizing that reinforcements weren't coming, the French commander Gauthier surrendered.
Estimate: $1200 - $1800