Lot 375
- 375
An English silver scale model of a 12-meter racing yacht, Richard Comyns, London, executed by Sydney J. Sparrow, 1966
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Silver, Glass
- height overall 51 3/4 in., length 36 in.
- 131.4, 91.4cm
scaled to 1/1000th inch, the surfaces partly matted and partly polished, with detailed rigging and sliding hatches, on mahogany plinth with plexiglass case
Provenance
Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, Sandwich, Mass., sold
Sotheby's, New York, 12 April 1995, lot 210
Sotheby's, New York, 12 April 1995, lot 210
Condition
appears to be complete; perhaps a few pieces of rigging missing and may have had a burgee at the stern; lacks nut to secure deck mount; overall very good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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 Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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 Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This is a model of the privately-owned English yacht Kaylena.
Kaylena was designed and built in 1926 by W. Fife and Sons of Fairlie, U.K. In 1929 under the name of Moyanna she was owned by Wilfried Leuchars and registered at Greenock, U.K. In 1932 under the name Morwenna she belonged to Capt. John Bruce Bolitho. At Cowes she was sometimes skippered by Sir Giles Loder, Bt. of Leonardslee, Sussex, member of the Royal Yacht Squadron and as late as 1958 ran in practice against Britain’s new challenger for the America’s Cup Sceptre off Rhode Island. She disappeared in 1970 (information partly taken from British National Yachting Archive).