ANDREW GEORGE WINTER (American, 1893-1958) BARQUE “PARMA RUNNING EASTING DOWN”

ANDREW GEORGE WINTER (American, 1893-1958) BARQUE “PARMA RUNNING EASTING DOWN”. Oil on board Housed in a period gilt carved frame Signed lower right “A Winter” The Parma was built in Scotland in 1902 and christened the Arrow. Between 1902 and 1912 it made voyages between the Northeast U.S. and Kobe, Shanghai and Manila hauling exports from the United states. It was the fastest ship in the world at the time and set many records for the shortest time between these far east ports and the United states. In 1912 it was sold to a German company and renamed the Parma, it sailed between Europe and Chile and Peru. During the First World War it remained in Chile. After the war it was given to the United Kingdom as war reparations after the treaty signing. It then hauled timber from Finland to the United Kingdom and made several runs to Australia, once again establishing speed records. In 1936 it was involved in an accident,hitting a pier,and was scrapped. In its day it was famous for its speed and delivery of goods to the fore-mentioned countries. SIZE: 14-1/4″ x 21-1/2″. Overall: 19″ x 26-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good 9-28397 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1172	$2,645.00	ANDREW GEORGE WINTER (American, 1893-1958) BARQUE “PARMA RUNNING EASTING DOWN”. Oil on board Housed in a period gilt carved frame Signed lower right “A Winter” The Parma was built in Scotland in 1902 and christened the Arrow. Between 1902 and 1912 it made voyages between the Northeast U.S. and Kobe, Shanghai and Manila hauling exports from the United states. It was the fastest ship in the world at the time and set many records for the shortest time between these far east ports and the United states. In 1912 it was sold to a German company and renamed the Parma, it sailed between Europe and Chile and Peru. During the First World War it remained in Chile. After the war it was given to the United Kingdom as war reparations after the treaty signing. It then hauled timber from Finland to the United Kingdom and made several runs to Australia, once again establishing speed records. In 1936 it was involved in an accident,hitting a pier,and was scrapped. In its day it was famous for its speed and delivery of goods to the fore-mentioned countries. SIZE: 14-1/4″ x 21-1/2″. Overall: 19″ x 26-1/2″. CONDITION: Very good 9-28397 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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