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Scottish Marine Sailing Barque Ship Ross Shire Sailing by Clyde Estuary

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1 Fine British Work of Art Oil Painting Scottish Marine Sailing Barque Ship Ross Shire Sailing by Clyde Estuary.
Subject seascape marine portrait of the famous known Scottish sailing Barque ship Ross Shire, which is in full sail, sailing by the Clyde estuary out on the high seas, in side profile facing right, in choppy waters. With a mix of blue and grey skys overhead. You can see some figures on deck towards the stern.
Title inscribed verso Barque "Ross Shire".
Oil on canvas.
Circa late 20th century dated 76 for 1976.
Signed by the known British marine artist J C Burnie.
J C Burnie is a British Postwar & Contemporary artist. J C Burnie'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 Greenock on the river Clyde sold at Christie’s on 25th June 2008.
The Ross Shire was a four-masted steel barque built in 1891 by Scott & Co., Greenock. Its official number was 98653 Flag GBR. Launched on 6th June 1891 For Thomas Law & Co for Glasgow Shire Line. First port of register Glasgow. The builder Scott & Co Greenock, yard Cartsdyke East, yard number 285. Size of ship in metres 88,10x12,54 x 41 metres or in feet 289.1x 41.2 x24.4 and tonnage 2257 GRT and 2148 NRT.
Rigged with Royal sails over double top and top gallant sails. Captain A. Baxter in 1891 and in January 1900 Captain W.Couper. End year 1900, fate caught fire burned and sank while at anchor loading nitrate at Pisagua on Christmas Eve 1900. Ref source Clydeships 20199.
Set in a beautiful decorative gilt frame.
An exceptional sought after collectible artwork.
Such a delightful scene to the eye a great conversation piece.
Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of 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 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 approximate

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