Jack Spurling (British, 1871-1933), the clipper "Port Jackson" running along a coastline with topsails reefed, signed and dated 1923, watercolour and gouache, 36 x 51 cm, framed and glazed 57.5 x 71.5 cm

Designed by Alexander Duthie, the clipper 'Port Jackson' was a four-masted iron ship built in Aberdeen in 1882. It was torpedoed on April 28th 1917 by a German U-boat and sank with the loss of 14 crew.

From a Private Collection

Condition Report

Not inspected out of the frame - signs of discolouring of the paper, particularly in the clouds and sails. Also signs of some light foxing in the sky. The frame is discoloured commensurate with age and the glass requires cleaning. In our opinion, this is a watercolour and gouache by Jack Spurling and is signed by the artist.