(British, born 1945)The Bedford in the Pool of London, 1991, signed lower right "Mark Myers. 1991", watercolor on paper, 21-1/4 x 28-1/2 in.; modern gilt wood frame, 31-1/4 x 38-3/8 in.?Provenance: Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, VirginiaNote: Sailing from Nantucket, The Bedford, was the first American ship in London after the Revolution, arriving in February 29th, 1783. This lot is accompanied by letters of correspondence from the artist regarding the watercolor, extensive historical research and the original receipt.