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Scottish Marine Sailing Barque Ship Ross Shire Sailing by Clyde Estuary

£2,500.00

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Experience the beauty and history of Scotland with our Scottish Marine Sailing Barque Ship! Sail along the picturesque Clyde Estuary while learning about the rich maritime heritage of the Ross Shire. Get lost in the charm of this authentic sailing vessel and immerse yourself in a truly unforgettable voyage.
Subject seascape marine portrait of the famous known Scottish sailing ship Ross Shire, which is in full sail, sailing through the Clyde estuary out on the high seas, in side profile facing right, in choppy waters. With a mix of blue and gray skies overhead. You can see some figures on deck towards the stern.
Title inscribed verso Braque "Ross Shire".
Oil on canvas.
Circa late 20th century to 76 to 1976.
Signed by the well-known British marine artist J C Bernie.
J C Bernie is a British Postwar & Contemporary artist. J C Bernie's work has been offered at auction many times. The highest price was $6250 US Dollars for R.M.S Queen Elizabeth 2 “Launch Day anchored off Greenockite on the river Clyde sold at Christie’s on 25th June 2008.
The Ross Shire was a four-masted steel baroque built in 1891 by Scott & Co., Greenock. Its official number was 98653 Flag GR. Launched on 6th June 1891 by Thomas Law & Co for Glasgow Shire Line. First port of register is Glasgow. The builder, Scott & Co Greenock, yard Cartsdyke East, yard number 285. Size of ship in meters 88,10x12,54 x 41 meters or in feet 289.1x 41.2 x24.4 and tonnage 2257 GET and 2148 NRT.
Rigged with royal sails over a double top and top gallant sails. Captain A. Baxter in 1891 and in January 1900 Captain W. Couper. End year 1900, fate caught fire In the end and sank while at anchor loading nitrate at Pisagua on Christmas Eve 1900. Ref source Clyde ships 20199.
Set in a beautiful decorative gilt frame.
An exceptionally sought after collectible artwork.
Such a delightful scene to the eye, a great conversation piece.
Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of the subject marine matter such elaborate detail.
With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
Incredible conversation piece for your guests.
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Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Front painting surface in good order. Having some foxing staining in places. Set in a fine gilt frame which has general wear, scuffs, stains, some minor chips and paint loss commensurate with usage & age.
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Dimensions in centimetres of the frame

High (33.5cm)
Wide (39.5cm)
Depth thickness of frame (4cm)