Yachting

Approximately 20 marine architect's drawings on translucent drafting paper, black ink, most signed lower right "Curtis D. Mabry | Naval Archt" or "Lambie & Mabry | Naval Architects — Marine Engineers," similar formulation (one signed by Charles D. Mower), scales range from 1/8 in. to 1/2 in. = 1 foot, widely differing sizes, from 11 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. to 28 x 41 3/4 in. (287 x 427 mm to 710 x 1061 mm), together with 11 simpler line plans on thin or heavy drafting paper (10 pencil one ink) and 7 printed blueprints; drawings generally very good to fine condition, blueprints with a few marginal tears.

Approximately 20 marine architect's drawings on translucent drafting paper, black ink, most signed lower right "Curtis D. Mabry | Naval Archt" or "Lambie & Mabry | Naval Architects — Marine Engineers," similar formulation (one signed by Charles D. Mower), scales range from 1/8 in. to 1/2 in. = 1 foot, widely differing sizes, from 11 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. to 28 x 41 3/4 in. (287 x 427 mm to 710 x 1061 mm), together with 11 simpler line plans on thin or heavy drafting paper (10 pencil one ink) and 7 printed blueprints; drawings generally very good to fine condition, blueprints with a few marginal tears.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

These fine naval architect's drawings are among the few surviving documents from the career of Curtis D. Mabry of Wilmington, California, and include plans for a passenger vessel as well as for a variety of luxury motor yachts. The drawings include various Deck Plans, Outboard and Inboard Profiles, Arrangement Plans, and Construction Plans and evidently date from 1929 to 1933. A number of the drawings are for a luxury diesel yacht designed for the California philanthropist N. Paul Whittier.

As befits plans of vessels intended for leisure rather than racing, many of Mabry's drawings are highly decorative, often combining on a single sheet a very finished Outboard Profile with a detailed deck plan.