CHINESE SCHOOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The P&O liner R.M.S. 'Ballaarat' [1882]
Oil on linen
16½ x 22½in. (42 x 57cm.)

Built for the Australia and Far Eastern service by Caird & Co., this 4,764 ton liner could accommodate 160 First and 48 Second Class passengers and steam at a respectable 14 knots. In 1900 she was employed as a troopship during the Boxer Rebellion, and was sold in to the Italians in 1904 who renamed her Laarat and broke her up at Genoa later that year.

Condition Report
Extensive retouching throughout the background

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.