MONTAGUE DAWSON R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A. | PACIFIC COMBERS—THE 'COONATTO’ OF 633 TONS
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MONTAGUE DAWSON R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
British
1895 - 1973
PACIFIC COMBERS—THE 'COONATTO’ OF 633 TONS
signed MONTAGUE DAWSON (lower left); inscribed "Pacific Combers" "The Coonatto" Built in 1863 of 633 Tons (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
20⅛ by 30⅛ in.
51.1 by 76.5 cm
Condition Report:
Not examined out of the frame. Lined. The work presents well and appears bright. Under UV: there are a few scattered pin dots and fine dashes of retouching in the sky. A 1 inch area of restoration is visible in the upper right portion of the sails at center. Some original pigments faintly fluoresce in the sky.
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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Provenance:
Frost & Reed, Ltd., London, no. 2076 (acquired directly from the artist, January 1945)
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 23, 1991, lot 217, illustrated (as The Pacific Combers on the Open Seas)
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Property of a Lady
MONTAGUE DAWSON R.S.M.A., F.R.S.A.
British
1895 - 1973
PACIFIC COMBERS—THE 'COONATTO’ OF 633 TONS
signed MONTAGUE DAWSON (lower left); inscribed "Pacific Combers" "The Coonatto" Built in 1863 of 633 Tons (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
20⅛ by 30⅛ in.
51.1 by 76.5 cm
Condition Report:
Not examined out of the frame. Lined. The work presents well and appears bright. Under UV: there are a few scattered pin dots and fine dashes of retouching in the sky. A 1 inch area of restoration is visible in the upper right portion of the sails at center. Some original pigments faintly fluoresce in the sky.
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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Provenance:
Frost & Reed, Ltd., London, no. 2076 (acquired directly from the artist, January 1945)
Sale: Christie's, New York, May 23, 1991, lot 217, illustrated (as The Pacific Combers on the Open Seas)
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