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Montague Dawson, R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Montague Dawson, R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
- Deep Pacific, The Race between Cutty Sark and Thermopylae
- signed l.l.: MONTAGUE DAWSON
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 76cm.; 20 by 30in.
Provenance
Frost & Reed, London, 1965, where purchased by the father of the present owner and thence by descent
Literature
L.G.G. Ramsey, Montague Dawson, 1967, p.26, no.56, illus. pl.13
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
There is a minor line of craquelure near the horizon by the right edge, which corresponds with the stretcher. There are one or two tiny specks of surface staining in the sky. Otherwise, the work is in good overall condition with areas of strong impasto.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals pigments which fluoresce which are apparently the hand of the artist.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5718 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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
The present work depicts the race of 1872 between two of the greatest tea clippers ever to sail, Cutty Sark and Thermopylae. Having set sail from Shanghai, Cutty Sark established a healthy lead but disastrously lost her rudder in heavy weather. A new rudder was built and fitted between 15 and 20 August and despite this delay she arrived in the Downs on 18th October, less than a week behind Thermopylae. Considering the setback Cutty Sark was generally considered the honourable victor.