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2014
$5,925.00

MONTAGUE J. DAWSON (British, 1890-1973) “OFF THE STORM BOUND HORN”.

Oil on canvas laid down on board nautical scene shows 3-mast ship sailing left to right away from viewer on high swelled seas. Ship is shown with half sails up under a colorful sky with dark and light clouds, yellow and salmon colored horizon. Unsigned front but having on verso an attached letter from Frost & Reed of London, authenticating the work as by Dawson, also indicating the pen written title on verso is in the hand of Dawson. Pencil inscription on verso stating “Christmas 1956 number 2954″. Housed in a gilt decorated frame with painted liner having title and artist plaque. As indicated in letter, this probably was a study for a larger painting. SIZE: 11-3/4″ x 15-3/4″. Overall 17″ x 21”. PROVENANCE: Northeast Auction 8/20/06, lot# 1178; Private Maine/Texas Collector. CONDITION: Very good, some very minor vertical craquelure. 50012-46 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2014


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016
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