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Henry Scott 1911-2005
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Scott
- The Tea Clipper Thomas Stephens in full sail
- signed l.r.: Henry Scott and inscribed on the reverse CLIPPER SHIP THOMAS STEPHENS
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 76cm.; 20 by 30in.
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good clean condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals no signs of re-touching.
FRAME
This work is offered unframed.
"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
Thomas Stephens was named after her owner, Thomas of Stephens & Sons, London and boasted a figurehead of Mr Stephens himself wearing a top hat.
She was an iron hulled vessel built in 1869 by William H. Potter & Co. of Liverpool. In 1872 she sailed from Lizard to Hobson in sixty-nine days and managed to beat The Cutty Sark despite leaving eight days later.