- 364
McDougall, George Frederick
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- HMS Investigator in Mercy Bay. [1850s]
- paper
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with white, (266 x 370mm.), paper with the Whatman watermark (no date), signed with initials “G.F.M.D.” lower right, mounted on card
Literature
Howgego, Exploration 1850-1940 B15
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."
"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
A detailed scene from one of the search parties looking for Sir John Franklin and his men. Commander Robert McClure and the crew of HMS Investigator spent three years locked in the pack ice of Mercy Bay, before abandoning the ship in 1853. The following year, she was inspected by the crew of Resolute, still frozen in the ice.
"George Frederick McDougall (c.1825-1871) was educated at Greenwich School and joined the Royal Navy in 1839. In 1842-47 he was master's assistant under Edward Belcher in HMS Samarang, engaged in survey work in the South China Sea. In 1850 he was second master in HMS Resolute on Horatio Austin's search expedition of 1850-51. McDougall's account of Belcher's expedition was published in 1857, illustrated with his own watercolours and drawings" (Howgego).
"George Frederick McDougall (c.1825-1871) was educated at Greenwich School and joined the Royal Navy in 1839. In 1842-47 he was master's assistant under Edward Belcher in HMS Samarang, engaged in survey work in the South China Sea. In 1850 he was second master in HMS Resolute on Horatio Austin's search expedition of 1850-51. McDougall's account of Belcher's expedition was published in 1857, illustrated with his own watercolours and drawings" (Howgego).