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

Frost & Reed, London (acquired directly from the artist on February 25, 1941, no. M.D. 22)
Private Collection (acquired in the 1950s)

The following condition report was kindly provided by Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.: This painting has never been restored. It is quite dirty and will clean well. The heavy paint layer has cracked and these cracks are raised, and if the painting were to be properly lined the cracking would return to its original position and the original texture of the paint would not be compromised.
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The present work depicts a contest between two 12-metre yachts.  In the foreground is Flica II, built in Great Britain in 1939 by William Fife, designed by Laurent Giles and first owned by Hugh Goodson, who had great success with the first Flica.  In the near distance is Gleam, built by Henry Nevins in the United States in 1937 and designed by Clinton Crane, who was the first owner.  Interestingly, both yachts remain sailing today -- with Flica II docked in Hamburg, and Gleam in Newport, Rhode Island (beautifully restored and available for private charter).