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Ford, Charles Reginald (attributed to)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Two sketches: the "Discovery" trapped in ice, and an Antarctic landscape.
- Paper
2 watercolour and ink sketches heightened with gouache (visible image 143 x 192mm. and 202 x 135mm.), each framed and glazed
Provenance
Charles Reginald Ford (1880-1972), Ship's Steward on Discovery, 1901-1904, thence by family descent; sale Lacy Scott and Knight, 12 March 2012, lot 879
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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
Two sketches showing scenes from the 1901-04 British National Antarctic ("Discovery") Expedition. These are believed to be by Charles Reginald Ford (1880-1972), the steward on the Discovery, however the paintings bear a similarity to works by Edward Wilson (1872-1912), the zoologist and artist on the expedition; it is possible that Ford made his own copies, or these were given to Ford by Wilson.
This lot includes various notes and letters compiled by a member of Ford's family and a magazine page dated 10 December 1904 showing Captain Scott, Ford, and the officers and crew of the Discovery.