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Sailing Ship Oil Painting Norwegian Wooden Barque
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Description
Large Late 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas of The Three Masted Vessel named PRONTO.-
This historically important painting is the only known surviving example painted shortly after the vessels construction in 1892 and sometime
before its demise after running ashore in bad weather and becoming a ship wreck thereafter in 1895
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This painting provides the only detailed visual record of the vessel at sea other than the official black and white ship builders blue print plans.
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The PRONTO was a wooden barque built by B Balchen & Co, Norway, in 1892.
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Technical and configuration specifications are given as 369gt, 347nt 141ft 1in length x 29ft 4in breadth x 12ft 1in depth 1 deck.
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At time of loss on 21 April 1895, the barque was still owned by its builder and under the command of master O A Hagen.
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It was on passage from Mauritius to Garston with a cargo of sugar when it ran ashore at Porth-Post and became stranded.
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A barque, barc, or bark is a type of sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged square and only the mizzen (the aftmost mast) rigged fore-and-aft.
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SHIP WRECK
Archaeological remains associated with the loss of this vessel are not confirmed at this location, but may be in the vicinity.
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SOURCE OF INFORMATION
Board of Trade Wreck Return 1895 Appendix C table 1 pg140 (662)
Larn and Larn Shipwreck database 2002
Lloyds Register of British and Foreign Shipping 1 July 1893 - 30 June 1894 number 849.
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FRAME SIZE
Height = 81 cm (31.9")
Width = 111 cm (43.7")
Depth = 5 cm (2.0")
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CONDITION
Cleaned and Re-varnished / Past Reline & Slight Restoration.
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DELIVERY
UK Courier ( 7-10 Days ) By Hand Add £80
International Shipping: Europe £250 / USA £350
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Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Shipping costs are charged based on the particular service used [ either next day express or economy ] and Size / Weight of item.
Delivery by private courier within the UK Mainland will be used for very large paintings and is charged at a flat rate of £80 for paintings only [ allow 7-14 days delivery time ]
International Delivery Quotes Worldwide are available on request by providing your full name and address together with a postal / area code and a contact number.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt if the item is found to have been misdescribed and the purchaser may be liable for the return costs subject to reasons for return.
Returns authorisation should be requested by sending an e-mail before posting.
Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return payment using the same payment method.
Terms and conditions
Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.International transfers are required within 5 days of point of sale.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
If payment is not received within this time, Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art reserves the right to consider selling the item to another customer at its discretion [ unless a longer payment time has been pre-agreed ] and will provide written notice by email before voiding any existing sales agreement.
Payment is preferred by Bankers Transfer or alternatively you are welcome to make payment using Pay-Pal, by Debit / Credit Card or by posting a UK Sterling Cheque drawn on a UK Bank or Building Society [ note goods will only be released once the cheque payment is fully cleared / normally within 3 weekdays or 5 days should a weekend be included.
DateLate 19th Century :
1892-1895
DimensionsFrame Size: Height = 81 cm (31.9") Width = 111 cm (43.7")
ConditionVery Good Order For Age & Ready To Hang
Codeas153a1281 / 0737
Price £4850.00 
€5818.06 
$6497.06 
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 26/SEP/2024.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery UK Courier ( 7-Days ) Add £80 / EU £250 / USA £350 StatusFor Sale SellerMansion House Antiques & Fine Art Telephone07765856171Non UK callers :+44 7765856171 Emailmansionhouseantiques@googlemail.com
€5818.06 
$6497.06 
The price has been listed in British Pounds.Conversion rates as of 26/SEP/2024.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery UK Courier ( 7-Days ) Add £80 / EU £250 / USA £350 StatusFor Sale SellerMansion House Antiques & Fine Art Telephone07765856171Non UK callers :+44 7765856171 Emailmansionhouseantiques@googlemail.com
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