Thomas Luny - The Sixth Rate H.M.S. Bridgewater in three positions off Kingsgate, the North Foreland CSK 2011

The Sixth Rate HMS Bridgewater in three positions off Kingsgate (Sandgate (sic)), the North Foreland
The buildings shown on the cliffs are those at Kingsgate built by Lord Holland, circa 1762-1768. Holland's intention was to create an English version of Cicero's Formian villa at Baiae. The central building is Holland House, of which a fragment remains. The others represent assorted follies, in flint, which include stables, an inn and the Arx Ruohim, which purported to be a tower built by King Vortigem.

Lot number: Live Auction 6168 lot 45 Sale 18 May 2011