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John Steven Dews
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Steven Dews
- Shamrock racing off Norris Castle against Astra (K2), Cambria (K4) and Candida (K8)
- signed l.l.: J. Steven Dews
- oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas; the paint surface is in excellent condition, clean and ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals no sign of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a modern composite frame in good condition.
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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. 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 present work depicts a classic yacht racing scene as four magnificent cutters pass Norris Castle on the North East point of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Although the date of the race is not specified it is likely to be the early 1930s as Candida (K8) was launched in 1929. Shamrock, belonging to the tea magnate Sir Thomas Lipton, has a narrow lead over Astra (K2). Sir Thomas owned five yachts called 'Shamrock' of which this is likely to be Shamrock V who lost to Enterprise in the 1930 Americas Cup. In third place comes Cambria (K4) built by William Fife at Fairlie for Sir William Berry and later owned by Lord Camrose, owner of the Daily Telegraph. Cambria has now been restored and sails under a ketch-rig. Candida lies a close fourth; she was designed by Charles Nicholson and built by Camper and Nicholson at Gosport in 1929 for the wealthy merchant banker, Mr H.A. Andreae. Her design was a response to change in 1928 to the International Rule where a yacht's specifications were based on her length and sail area.