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John Steven Dews
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Steven Dews
- MacQuarie Sydney Bound, with Singing Shrouds and Humming Backstays
- signed l.l.: J. Steven Dews; inscribed on the stretcher "MacQuuarie" 'Sydney Bound, with singing shrouds and humming backstays'
- oil on canvas
- 102 by 153cm., 40 by 60in.
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 MacQuarie, initially named Melbourne, was built by R & H Green at Blackwall. She was designed as a passenger ship but proved equally effective as a cargo carrying clipper. The accompanying photograph shows her in the former capacity and gives a sense of the relatively tranquil atmosphere of the poop deck in fine weather.