31st Oct, 2012 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Cochrane)

 
  Lot 107
 

107

[M] ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY<br/>The Orient Line...

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
The Orient Line passenger ship 'S.S. AUSTRAL' under way with four mast sails set
Inscribed 'S.S. Austral' (lower left)
Watercolour heightened with white
23 x 19½in. (58.5 x 49.5cm.)

A passenger ship of 5,524 tons, built at Govan by John Elder & Co., the Austral was launched on 21st December 1881 for the Orient Steam Navigation Company, better known as Orient Line, and was broken up at Genoa on 27th May 1904.

Sold for £558
Estimated at £200 - £400

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Areas of scuffing and rubbing, several (about 7) old wood worm holes (two are visible in the catalogue image in the sea), painting almost certainly cut down. Artist now thought to be H. Neville Cummings (19th/20th Century)

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.

 
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
The Orient Line passenger ship 'S.S. AUSTRAL' under way with four mast sails set
Inscribed 'S.S. Austral' (lower left)
Watercolour heightened with white
23 x 19½in. (58.5 x 49.5cm.)

A passenger ship of 5,524 tons, built at Govan by John Elder & Co., the Austral was launched on 21st December 1881 for the Orient Steam Navigation Company, better known as Orient Line, and was broken up at Genoa on 27th May 1904.
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