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Edward Brian Seago, R.W.S.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edward Brian Seago, R.W.S.
- THE WINKLE, A WWII FLOAT PLANE
- oil on panel
- 41 by 46cm., 16 by 18in.
Literature
Jean Goodman, Edward Seago, The Other side of the Canvas, 1978, pp.160-2
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel is sound. There are a few faint horizontal cracks along the upper edge. The surface is dirty and should benefit from a light clean, otherwise in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held under glass in a moulded plaster frame; unexamined out of frame.
"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
In 1941 Ronald Horton introduced Seago to a young airman, Flight-Lieutenant Bernard Clegg. Horton was then a King’s Messenger and Clegg, at the time recuperating from operational flying at Dunkirk, was detailed to accompany him on his secret missions. Goodman records how, in July 1941, ‘Clegg was to be the observer in a crew of three chosen to take Horton on a mission to Yugoslavia. The party flew out to Gibraltar in a Sunderland and from there to Malta where they transferred to a Heinkel float plane, moored in a small bay. It was one of six Heinkels captured from the Germans during the Norwegian campaign. Until then, no use had been made of these enemy planes, five of which had been shot up at their moorings by German fighters. The remaining one was nicknamed ‘The Winkle'.’ (Jean Goodman, Edward Seago, The Other side of the Canvas, 1978, pp.160-2)