Lot 49
  • 49

Derek George Montague Gardner

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Derek George Montague Gardner
  • HMS 'Flora' Engaging the French 'Nymph'; The 28 Gun Frigate 'Coventry' Drying her Sails off, Trincomalee
  • one signed l.l., the other l.r.: DEREK G.M./GARDNER
  • both watercolour with pencil
  • one 25 by 37cm., 10 by 14½in.; the other 23 by 33cm., 9 by 13in.

Provenance

Mandell's Gallery, Norwich where purchased by the present owner

Condition

The 28 Gun Frigate 'Coventry' Drying her Sails off, Trincomalee The sheet appears to be sound and not laid down, cockles slightly. In good original condition, ready to hang. Held in a simple gilt composite frame under glass with a cream mount; unexamined out of frame. HMS 'Flora' Engaging the French 'Nymph' The sheet appears to be sound and not laid down, cockles slightly. In good original condition, ready to hang. Held in a gilt composite frame under glass with a cream mount; unexamined out of frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The frigate 'Flora', 36 Guns, engaged the French 32 gun frigate 'Nymph' on the 10 August 1780 off Ushant, which led to the taking of the French ship.