Thinking of selling a painting by Montague Dawson? At Dawsons, we are specialists in maritime art and regularly achieve excellent results for works by Dawson, one of the greatest seafaring painters of the 20th century. Whether you own a dramatic clipper ship at sea, a naval engagement, or a coastal scene, our Pictures department will ensure your Dawson artwork is expertly valued and marketed to collectors worldwide.
Our Fine Art specialists have decades of combined experience handling marine paintings, including works by Montague Dawson (1890–1973). We provide free, no-obligation valuations online or in person at our London and Berkshire offices. With extensive knowledge of Dawson’s work and a proven track record at auction, Dawsons is the trusted choice when selling his art.
Selling with Dawsons is straightforward. You can begin with a free online valuation by uploading images of your painting, or arrange a private consultation with our art specialists. Once consigned, your Montague Dawson painting will be professionally photographed, catalogued, and marketed to an international audience of marine art collectors, ensuring it achieves the best possible result.
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Yes – Dawson’s works remain in high demand. His large oil paintings of clipper ships, yachts, and naval battles are particularly sought after and frequently command significant prices. Collectors prize his technical mastery, attention to detail, and ability to capture the drama of the sea.
Montague Dawson, renowned for his dramatic maritime paintings, is one of the most celebrated marine artists of the 20th century. Dawsons has achieved excellent results for Dawson’s works, from large seascapes to finely detailed ship portraits. Read reviews below from clients who entrusted us with their Montague Dawson artworks and discover why sellers choose Dawsons.
The value depends on size, subject matter, condition, and provenance. Our specialists will provide a free, accurate valuation.
Yes – his dramatic seascapes and ship portraits remain highly collectable and consistently achieve strong prices.
Yes – simply complete our online valuation form and upload photographs of your artwork.
Provenance, exhibition history, and previous sales records can enhance value but are not essential for a valuation.
Once consigned, your painting will be entered into the next suitable Fine Pictures auction. Payment is usually made within 30 working days after a sucessful sale, once the buyer has settled in full.
Montague Dawson (1890–1973) was a British painter celebrated for his marine art, particularly dramatic depictions of clipper ships, yachts, and naval battles. Following service as an official war artist during the First World War, Dawson devoted his career to maritime painting, becoming one of the most popular seascape artists of the 20th century.
His works combine technical accuracy with an extraordinary ability to convey the power, beauty, and danger of the sea. Today, Dawson’s paintings are represented in numerous collections and continue to be highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
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