[M] AN ADMIRALTY PROFILE DRAWING FOR THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT III, CIRCA 1897

AN ADMIRALTY PROFILE PROPOSAL DRAWING FOR THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT III, CIRCA 1897

drawn on conjoined sheets and inscribed in stencil Design for a Royal Yacht, Admiralty 5th May 1897, and signed 'W.H. White' with watercolour over pen, ink and pencil heightened with gouache – 25 x 73½in. (63.5 x 187cm.)

Sir William Henry White (1845-1913) was Chief Constructor at the Admiralty

Condition Report

Laid down on board, time stained, watercolour without glass in front of it so requires cleaning.

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.