7th Jul, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Unshaken)
101
[Z] DE SIMONE (ITALIAN, 19TH/20TH-CENTURY): R..Y. 'Victoria & Albert III' with Edward VII onboard
DE SIMONE (ITALIAN, 19TH/20TH-CENTURY)
R.Y. 'Victoria & Albert III' with Edward VII on board
Signed and dated 'De Simone 1909' (lower right) and inscribed (lower left)
Gouache
18 x 26in. (46 x 66cm.)
After much persuasion Queen Victoria finally consented to the replacement of her beloved Victoria & Albert (II) in 1897, following the Diamond Jubilee Review of the Fleet which had drawn attention to the old yacht's shortcomings. Built at Pembroke Dock and launched by H.R.H. The Duchess of York (later Queen Mary) on 9th May 1899, the new yacht was a screw-powered vessel of 5,500 tons capable of 20 knots at full speed. Designed with the raked funnels and elegant clipper bow of her immediate predecessor, Victoria & Albert (III) proved a triumph when she entered service in 1901 shortly after Queen Victoria's death, and she remained in constant use throughout the reign of King Edward VII as well as in the early years of that of King George V. A particularly frequent visitor to the Mediterranean for summer cruises, she also carried the two kings to innumerable state visits within Western European waters until being laid up in 1914 for the duration of the Great War. Recommissioned in 1919, she was thereafter used less often due to the prevailing economic conditions although she continued to make her annual appearance at Cowes Week until King George V’s death in 1936. Her final official outing was at the Coronation Fleet Review in 1937 after which she was more or less permanently laid up until she was scrapped in 1954 following the completion of her successor.
Sold for £1,364
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Fine overall condition
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. 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 Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
DE SIMONE (ITALIAN, 19TH/20TH-CENTURY)
R.Y. 'Victoria & Albert III' with Edward VII on board
Signed and dated 'De Simone 1909' (lower right) and inscribed (lower left)
Gouache
18 x 26in. (46 x 66cm.)
After much persuasion Queen Victoria finally consented to the replacement of her beloved Victoria & Albert (II) in 1897, following the Diamond Jubilee Review of the Fleet which had drawn attention to the old yacht's shortcomings. Built at Pembroke Dock and launched by H.R.H. The Duchess of York (later Queen Mary) on 9th May 1899, the new yacht was a screw-powered vessel of 5,500 tons capable of 20 knots at full speed. Designed with the raked funnels and elegant clipper bow of her immediate predecessor, Victoria & Albert (III) proved a triumph when she entered service in 1901 shortly after Queen Victoria's death, and she remained in constant use throughout the reign of King Edward VII as well as in the early years of that of King George V. A particularly frequent visitor to the Mediterranean for summer cruises, she also carried the two kings to innumerable state visits within Western European waters until being laid up in 1914 for the duration of the Great War. Recommissioned in 1919, she was thereafter used less often due to the prevailing economic conditions although she continued to make her annual appearance at Cowes Week until King George V’s death in 1936. Her final official outing was at the Coronation Fleet Review in 1937 after which she was more or less permanently laid up until she was scrapped in 1954 following the completion of her successor.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Unshaken), 7th Jul, 2020
Unless government advice changes, we will be proceeding with our 7th July sale, starting at 10am, as a live webcast. Please note the following changes to our usual format:
THIS SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED LIVE ONLINE ONLY
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