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Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Montague Dawson R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
- Onward - The Clipper Ship Norman
signed l.l.: MONTAGUE DAWSON
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 76cm., 20 by 30in.
Provenance
Frost and Reed
Stacy Marks
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is clean and ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals no sign of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
"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 Norman, originally named John C. Munro, was an iron hulled clipper built in 1862 at the Laing Shipyard in Sunderland, with a net weight of 613 tons. Her first owner was Mr G.L. Munro; her name was changed to Norman in 1892 and she was wrecked for years later.