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THBMONTAGUE DAWSON OIL ON CANVAS
About Seller
409 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
As a family company founded in 1927, DuMouchelles has curated premium fine art and antiques from across the country for four generations. We share your fervor for finding just the right piece, and apply our experienced eye for rare and important items to offer new-to-market quality pieces that compl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMay 22, 2016 - May 23, 2016
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- Lot Description
MONTAGUE DAWSON, OIL ON CANVAS, H 20", L 30", "DAWN AND A WEST WIND":Montague Dawson [British, 1890-1973]. Signed lower left. Titled "Clipper Ship ﾑThermopylaeﾒ Built in 1868 & 948 Tons" in pencil to the top stretcher; also titled: "Dawn and a West Wind" to the Watson Art Galleries label verso. Framed. Accompanied by a photo with description of the painting and an inventory number from Wm. Notman and Son Limited, Montreal. Label on verso Watson Art Galleries, Montreal. Further information as provided by consignor: "The photo-certificate was taken by the important Canadian photographic firm William Notman and Son Limited, Montreal. The verso of the photo-certificate is further inscribed in black ink, 'The clipper ship depicted here is the famous "Red Jacket." She was not only one of the fastest ships ever built but one of the most beautiful. She sailed 419 miles in one day on a voyage from Boston to Liverpool.' The famous tea and wool clipper 'Thermopylae' was one of a number of vessels built by Mr. Walter Hood & Co. for the Aberdeen White Star Line to the design of Mr. Bernard Weymouth. 'Thermopylae' was launched on 19 August 1868. On her maiden voyage from Australiaﾒs Gravesend to Hobson's Bay in Victoria, the clipper ship achieved the trip in 63 days, the fastest passage on record. Though designed primarily for the China tea trade, 'Thermopylae' was used as a trader to take cargo, such as coal, from Melbourne, to China and would then compete in the new season's tea race. 'Thermopylae' often raced the British clipper 'Cutty Sark,' built a year after 'Thermopylae,' to be the first to bring back to London the new season's tea from China. In 1872, she raced the 'Cutty Sark' from Shanghai back to London and won by seven days after the British ship lost a rudder. 'Thermopylae' boasts a record day's run of 380 statute miles. 'Thermopylae' was sold to the Canadians for 5000 pounds in 1890. Despite shortened masts, being cut down to a barque rig in July 1893, and her crew reduced from 35 to 20 men, she continued to make speedy passages. On one occasion she crossed the Pacific in 29 days, a world record at that time, and on another kept level for three days with the Canadian Pacific steam liner 'Empress of India,' which was capable of 16 knots. Around 1895, the ship was sold to the Portuguese Government and served as a cadet training ship under the name 'Pedro Nunes.' On 13 October 1907, the clipper was towed out of Lisbon's Tagus River and torpedoed by two Portuguese men-of-war with full naval honours."
Condition
Under UV light in the unopened frame: UV clean; overall unstable cracking of the paint. Craquelure noted (as seen in online photographs) otherwise, good condition.
- Shipping Info
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Shipping info
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-Packing/Shipment Quotes: Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact their shippers for packing and transport quotes prior to bidding, and should be aware that these costs may include fees for pick-up, materials, packing, insurance and transport. For your convenience, we have listed those companies below.
SHIPPING COMPANIES (large or small items)
PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email) www.pakmailmichigan.com (website)
PAKMAIL - Derek 586.773.3377 Voice 586.773.3355 fax us516@pakmail.org
CRATERS & FREIGHTERS - Sandy 866.924.5522 voice 586.268.4170 fax detroit@cratersfreighters.com
PAKMAIL - Bob 248.543.3097 voice 248.543.5236 fax quotes@pakmailferndale.com
Handle W/Care Packaging Store - Andy
248.680.0993, mi110packstore@aol.com
MOVERS (FOR VERY LARGE ITEMS, FURNITURE)
JOHN NOSEDA & SON, INC. Moving, Crate & Ship, Storage 586.563.2273 cell 586.203.8175 fax info@movegiant.com
PAKMAIL - Adam, Doug 248.393.3277 voice 248.393.2822 fax ship@pakmailmichigan.com (email)
WINTERSTEEN TRUCKING, INC Antiques & Fine Art ‘s Kansas based 917.328.0888 Edgar
PLYCON TRANSPORT Mike Email, online ship quotes www.plyconvanlines.com
McCALLUM MOVING 586.776.7898 voice 586.777.4089 fax
GROSSE POINTE MOVING 313.882.4400 voice
ART PACK SERVICES INC. Susan Logan-Ferry 248.478.8946 voice 248.478.9588 fax
Marching Ant Moving - Grand Blanc 810.694.6272, Lake Orion 248.276.4600, Houghton Lake 989.202.4211, services@marchingantmoving.com
FRISBEE MOVING 313.837.0808 voice 313.837.8495 fax
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