Lot 206
  • 206

Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
  • The Maitland, A China Tea Clipper
  • signed Montague Dawson (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 28 by 32 in.
  • 71.1 by 81.3 cm

Provenance

Frost & Reed, London (acquired directly from the artist in 1973)

Condition

The following condition report was kindly provided by Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.: This painting is in extremely good condition. The canvas is unlined. The paint layer is stable and most likely clean, although it may be slightly dirty. There are no retouches or reasons for any retouches. The picture could be hung as is.
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Catalogue Note

The Maitland was built in 1865 and weighed 199 tons.