April 22, 2023: Fine & Decorative Arts - Day 4
Sat, Apr 22, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 3058
MONTAGUE J. DAWSON (BRITISH, 1890-1973) NAUTICAL SCENE
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for
$7,012.50
Sold Price includes BP
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MONTAGUE J. DAWSON (BRITISH, 1890-1973) NAUTICAL SCENE, watercolor on paper, a dynamic composition of impressive size featuring two clipper ships at full sail in rolling seas, signed lower left, retaining original Schwartz Galleries label giving title as The Great Tea Race and describing a 16,000-mile contest in 1866 between two English clipper ships carrying tea from China, the present work depicting Ariel and Taiping "racing up the English Channel" near the end of their journey. Housed in a modern frame. Second quarter 20th century. 20" x 29" sight, 29 1/4" x 38" OA.
Condition
Excellent overall visual condition with very minor discoloration. Not examined out of frame.
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From a Northern Neck of Virginia estate.
Schwartz Galleries, New York, NY, purchased in the 1940's.
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