Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: Nautical Boat Scene (Untitled)
Artist: C.R. Smith
Signed: Yes, bottom right
Date or Time Period: Mid-20th Century (c. 1950s–1970s)
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Subject Matter: A coastal sailing scene featuring a yacht called 'Base of Onicn'' with striking red sails cutting through the water, accompanied by crew on board. The composition captures the motion of the sea, the coastal markers, and the distant shoreline with a country house visible beyond the trees. A fine example of English nautical art.
Dimensions (cm):Framed: H: 38.5 × L: 44.5 × W: 1.5Unframed: H: 35 × W: 41
Condition: Overall in fair to good condition. The painting itself retains bright colour and fine detail. Please note there is mould build-up beneath the glass on the mount board, as shown in photographs, and the frame shows signs of age with scratches, wear, and areas of paper backing torn at the corners. Sold as seen.
Framing Details: Displayed in a period glazed frame with double mount. The reverse carries the framer’s label: Mr F. Stockton, The Bembridge Gallery, Campbells Picturecraft, 44 High Street, Bembridge, Isle of Wight.
Provenance: Framed and retailed through The Bembridge Gallery, Isle of Wight.
Description:This nautical watercolour by C. R. Smith offers a lively and atmospheric portrayal of an English sailing scene. The red-sailed yacht "Base of Onicn" (as inscribed on the hull) is depicted with precision and a sense of movement, reflecting the long-standing British fascination with maritime pursuits. Such works are prized not only by collectors of maritime art but also by those seeking a decorative yet historically resonant piece, particularly relevant to yachting communities and coastal heritage.
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