ARTHUR WELLINGTON FOWLES (CIRCA 1815-1883)

‘Esmeralda’ R.V.Y.C in Alderney Roads, off Cap de la Hague

Signed 'A.W.Fowles (lower right) and indistinctly dated 1861

Oil on canvas

11½ x 17½in. (29 x 44.5cm.)

Esmeralda was a 129-ton schooner-rigged yacht of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Built for the club's first Commodore, Thomas Willis Fleming who fired a Royal Salute from Esmeralda to welcome the club's joint patrons, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert attending the first meeting in their steam tender Fairy (see lot 227).

Condition Report

Relined and cleaned with scattered retouching.

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.