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Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
- Happy Days
- signed MONTAGUE DAWSON. (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 50 by 36 in.
- 127 by 91.4 cm
Provenance
Frost & Reed Ltd., London, no. 7994 (acquired directly from the artist, November 22, 1938)
Private Collection
Thence by descent
Private Collection
Thence by descent
Condition
Lined. The surface is stable and the colors are clean and bright. Finely patterned and spare craquelure is visible in the sky and drying cracks are visible in the lower part of the sail. Fine lines of inpainting visible in the sky around the top sail.
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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.
Catalogue Note
With Happy Days Dawson captures the thrill of a race under sunny skies and across white capped water suggesting the high winds perfect for the event. This is a one-design race, in which all of the boats competing would have been of the same size and design. The buoy on the left side of the composition is the mark, and the foremost boat has already passed it and turned upwind on a port track in a close-hauled position.
These racing boats with cutter rigs were designed for long distance ocean racing with the burgee, the flag on top of the mast, indicating the club to which the boat’s owner belonged.
These racing boats with cutter rigs were designed for long distance ocean racing with the burgee, the flag on top of the mast, indicating the club to which the boat’s owner belonged.