Lot 82
  • 82

John Steven Dews b. 1949

bidding is closed

Description

  • John Steven Dews
  • Seven Magnificent Cutters Take on the Solent's Lively Chop, Cowes Week, August 1935
  • signed l.l.: J. Steven Dews; inscribed on the stretcher: Seven Magnificent Cutters take in the Solent's Lively Chop/ Cowes Week  August 1935/ Shamrock (JK/3) Candida (K8) Britannia (K1) Velsheda (J/K7) Yankee (J/US2) Astra (K2) Endeavour (J/K4)
  • oil on canvas
  • 61 by 91.5cm., 24 by 36in.

Condition

STRUCTURE Original canvas. PAINT SURFACE The painting is in very good, clean condition. ULTRAVIOLET Ultraviolet light does not reveal any re-touching or repair work. FRAME Held in an ornate gilt wood frame.
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