Lot 68
  • 68

Richard M. Firth

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Richard M. Firth
  • Britannia and Westward Racing off Cowes; Vigilant and Valkyrie II Americas Cup 1893
  • a pair, one signed l.r.: RICHARD M. FIRTH and signed and inscribed on the reverse: BRITANNIA AND WESTWARD/ RACING OFF COWES/ R Firth; the other signed l.r.: RICHARD M. FIRTH and signed and inscribed on the stretcher: VIGILANT AND VALKYRIE II/ AMERICA'S CUP/ 1893/ R Firth
  • each oil on canvas
  • each 36 by 53cm., 14 by 21in.

Condition

STRUCTURE Both canvases are original. PAINT SURFACE The paint surfaces are in excellent studio condition; clean and ready to hang. ULTRAVIOLET UV light reveals no sign of retouching to either canvas. FRAME Held in a matching modern composite frame in good condition.
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