27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAVY BLUE FROCK COAT AND...
AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAVY BLUE FROCK COAT AND NAVAL WAISTCOAT
frock coat with non-regulation brass buttons, waistcoat with regulation buttons, together with a pair of flecked silk stockings
(3)
By family tradition, this ensemble belonged to Capt. Hyde John Clarke and this is supported by a mezzo tint (not included) showing a now-elderly Clark wearing the coat with a pair of epaulette's and the waistcoat. Interestingly, the coat buttons are not defined, whilst the waistcoats are, suggesting that Clarke had either re-fitted his naval coat for civilian use, or improvised with one of a suitable type for the artist. The naval flag from lot 80 is shown proudly hanging behind him.
frock coat with non-regulation brass buttons, waistcoat with regulation buttons, together with a pair of flecked silk stockings
(3)
By family tradition, this ensemble belonged to Capt. Hyde John Clarke and this is supported by a mezzo tint (not included) showing a now-elderly Clark wearing the coat with a pair of epaulette's and the waistcoat. Interestingly, the coat buttons are not defined, whilst the waistcoats are, suggesting that Clarke had either re-fitted his naval coat for civilian use, or improvised with one of a suitable type for the artist. The naval flag from lot 80 is shown proudly hanging behind him.
Sold for £595
Estimated at £400 - £500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN EARLY 19TH-CENTURY NAVY BLUE FROCK COAT AND NAVAL WAISTCOAT
frock coat with non-regulation brass buttons, waistcoat with regulation buttons, together with a pair of flecked silk stockings
(3)
By family tradition, this ensemble belonged to Capt. Hyde John Clarke and this is supported by a mezzo tint (not included) showing a now-elderly Clark wearing the coat with a pair of epaulette's and the waistcoat. Interestingly, the coat buttons are not defined, whilst the waistcoats are, suggesting that Clarke had either re-fitted his naval coat for civilian use, or improvised with one of a suitable type for the artist. The naval flag from lot 80 is shown proudly hanging behind him.
frock coat with non-regulation brass buttons, waistcoat with regulation buttons, together with a pair of flecked silk stockings
(3)
By family tradition, this ensemble belonged to Capt. Hyde John Clarke and this is supported by a mezzo tint (not included) showing a now-elderly Clark wearing the coat with a pair of epaulette's and the waistcoat. Interestingly, the coat buttons are not defined, whilst the waistcoats are, suggesting that Clarke had either re-fitted his naval coat for civilian use, or improvised with one of a suitable type for the artist. The naval flag from lot 80 is shown proudly hanging behind him.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
