Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973) Ship at Sea

Description:

Montague Dawson (British, 1890-1973)

Ship at Sea
Signed "MONTAGUE DAWSON" l.l.
Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in. (60.9 x 91.4 cm),framed.
Condition: Craquelure throughout, alligatoring with small loss u.c., frame abrasions, bulge l.l., small puncture with loss surrounding l.c., surface grime.

Provenance: The collection of Dr. Howard P. Diamond, M.D., New York, a prominent nasal plastic surgeon.
The Collection of Dr. Howard P. Diamond.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Framed dimensions: 36 1/2 x 48 1/2 in.

Two abrasions with paint loss at lower left edge, each 1/2 inch high. Very small paint loss to sky in white clouds to the right of the upper sails. Puncture located at lower center edge measures about 1/8 inch. Craquelure overall. Canvas deformation to the corners. Varnish discoloration and surface grime.


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