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Regatta Britannia Vigilantee Valkyrie II Satanita
1 Fine Art Marine Oil Painting Muir Memorial Challenge Cup Britannia On Clyde By Stephen J Renard.
Make a big nautical statement & really impress your guests or clients with this historical Challenge Cup marine yacht cutter race masterpiece for your home or corporate office.
Title “Britannia On The Clyde 1894”, Racing Regatta With Vigilante, Valkyrie II & Satanita at Muir Memorial Challenge Cup During Clyde Forthnight.
Subject marine work depicting the great Britannia racing cutter yacht with her American cousin named Vigilant with other racers behind them as they race though the Clyde in July of 1894. With a strong breeze hitting the sails on blue choppy waters, with views of the Scottish sloping hills & tall Highlands in the background. With a mixed overcast sky with lighter areas & blue shining through. Britannia was desperate to duplicate her great maiden season the previous year. She faced a worthy challenger in Vigilant as Vigilant retained the America’s Cup in 1893. They met each other at Mudhook Yacht Club’s race which was at Hunter’s Quay the main fixtures making up the Clyde Fortnight. This is when Britannia got the first victory over Vigilant. The regatta of 1894 will always be remembered for the disaster that occurred at the start of the Muir Memorial Challenge Cup The competitors were Britannia and Satanita also Vigilant & Valkyrie II, It was at the beginning during a manoeuvre at the start Valkyrie was sunk by Satanita as Satanita was trying to avoid hitting another small boat. The greatest race between them occurred on July 7th, another challenger Marjorie joined them to battle it out for the Queens Cup for the Royal Clyde Yacht Club.
Oil on card laid on board.
An excellent proportion size with the frame being 38.5 cm wide and 28 cm high.
Set in the original decorative gilt frame which enhances this work further.
Circa late end of the 20th century 1990's.
Signed Renard by the known marine artist Stephen J Renard.
Also title inscribed verso.
In our opinion this is an exceptional example of his work.
Artist biography Artist Biography Stephen J Renard a well know leading artist in marine art, he was born post-war in the year 1947 in West Yorkshire in the historic town of Huddersfield, he was so talented in painting even when he was a child. He went to university in Liverpool however after a few years he developed a great fascination in marine life & navigating the seas. He soon chose to leave his initial chosen profession and became an expert artist instead. He was known to have acquired a small sailing yacht vessel and taught himself how to navigate & sail, it was during this period that he began to paint other passing yachts whilst he was at anchor. The marine works he produced suddenly became in such great demand, he was also inspired by the known Steven Dews. He has been commissioned by British Royalty along with prestigious Yacht Clubs, his attention to the most specific detail is impeccable. His works have been exhibited at galleries and have sold at auction houses around the world sell up t0 $55,947 US Dollars.
His Majesty's Yacht Britannia was a gaff-rigged cutter built in 1893 for RYS Commodore Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. She served both himself and his son King George V with a long racing career.Britannia was ordered in 1892 by the Prince of Wales and designed by George Lennox Watson. She was a near sister ship to the Watson-designed Valkyrie II which challenged for the 1893 America's Cup. Details of the commission were arranged on the Prince's behalf by William Jamieson who represented him and liaised closely with Watson. The build cost was £8,300 and like Valkyrie II, Britannia was built at the D&W Henderson shipyard in Partick on the River Clyde. With two such highly important commissions underway in the same yard, Watson delegated his protégé James Rennie Barnett to oversee both yachts.
Britannia was launched on 20 April 1893, a week ahead of Valkyrie II and joined a fleet of first class cutters that was growing fast as others followed the royal lead. In a highly competitive fleet, Britannia soon set about achieving the race results which would eventually establish her as the most successful racing yacht of all time. By the end of her first year's racing, Britannia had scored thirty-three wins from forty-three starts. In her second season, she won all seven races for the first class yachts on the French Riviera, and then beat the 1893 America's Cup defender Vigilant in home waters. In the Mount's Bay Regatta of 28 July 1894 the Vigilant owned by Jay Gould, director of the American Cable Company, was piloted by Benjamin Nicholls of Penzance, and the Prince of Wales's yacht Britannia was piloted by Ben's brother Philip Nicholls. Britannia won by just over seven minutes. People came by train from all over the south west to watch this race. Both brothers were Trinity House pilots of Penzance.Despite a lull in big yacht racing after 1897.
Britannia served as a trial horse for Sir Thomas Lipton's first America's Cup challenger Shamrock, and later passed on to several owners in a cruising trim with raised bulwarks. In 1920 King George V triggered the revival of the "Big class" by announcing that he would refit Britannia for racing. Although Britannia was the oldest yacht in the circuit, regular updates to her rig kept her a most successful racer throughout the 1920s. In 1931, she was converted to the J class with a bermuda rig, but despite the modifications, her performance to windward declined dramatically. Her last race was at Cowes in 1935. During her racing career she had won 231 races and took another 129 flags. King George V's dying wish was for his beloved yacht to follow him to the grave. On 10 July 1936, after Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherine's Deep near the Isle of Wight, and she was sunk by HMS Winchester, commanded by Captain W.N.T. Beckett RN.
Provenance labels verso Artwork registered Ref JHS/SR1113 James Starkey Fine Art International, shire auction, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD & Exhibited Famous Lord Hill Museum.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional expert customer service.
Hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available with insurance please ask for a quote, import duty taxes are additional & payable by the buyer.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Browse our other exciting Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.
71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Make a big nautical statement & really impress your guests or clients with this historical Challenge Cup marine yacht cutter race masterpiece for your home or corporate office.
Title “Britannia On The Clyde 1894”, Racing Regatta With Vigilante, Valkyrie II & Satanita at Muir Memorial Challenge Cup During Clyde Forthnight.
Subject marine work depicting the great Britannia racing cutter yacht with her American cousin named Vigilant with other racers behind them as they race though the Clyde in July of 1894. With a strong breeze hitting the sails on blue choppy waters, with views of the Scottish sloping hills & tall Highlands in the background. With a mixed overcast sky with lighter areas & blue shining through. Britannia was desperate to duplicate her great maiden season the previous year. She faced a worthy challenger in Vigilant as Vigilant retained the America’s Cup in 1893. They met each other at Mudhook Yacht Club’s race which was at Hunter’s Quay the main fixtures making up the Clyde Fortnight. This is when Britannia got the first victory over Vigilant. The regatta of 1894 will always be remembered for the disaster that occurred at the start of the Muir Memorial Challenge Cup The competitors were Britannia and Satanita also Vigilant & Valkyrie II, It was at the beginning during a manoeuvre at the start Valkyrie was sunk by Satanita as Satanita was trying to avoid hitting another small boat. The greatest race between them occurred on July 7th, another challenger Marjorie joined them to battle it out for the Queens Cup for the Royal Clyde Yacht Club.
Oil on card laid on board.
An excellent proportion size with the frame being 38.5 cm wide and 28 cm high.
Set in the original decorative gilt frame which enhances this work further.
Circa late end of the 20th century 1990's.
Signed Renard by the known marine artist Stephen J Renard.
Also title inscribed verso.
In our opinion this is an exceptional example of his work.
Artist biography Artist Biography Stephen J Renard a well know leading artist in marine art, he was born post-war in the year 1947 in West Yorkshire in the historic town of Huddersfield, he was so talented in painting even when he was a child. He went to university in Liverpool however after a few years he developed a great fascination in marine life & navigating the seas. He soon chose to leave his initial chosen profession and became an expert artist instead. He was known to have acquired a small sailing yacht vessel and taught himself how to navigate & sail, it was during this period that he began to paint other passing yachts whilst he was at anchor. The marine works he produced suddenly became in such great demand, he was also inspired by the known Steven Dews. He has been commissioned by British Royalty along with prestigious Yacht Clubs, his attention to the most specific detail is impeccable. His works have been exhibited at galleries and have sold at auction houses around the world sell up t0 $55,947 US Dollars.
His Majesty's Yacht Britannia was a gaff-rigged cutter built in 1893 for RYS Commodore Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. She served both himself and his son King George V with a long racing career.Britannia was ordered in 1892 by the Prince of Wales and designed by George Lennox Watson. She was a near sister ship to the Watson-designed Valkyrie II which challenged for the 1893 America's Cup. Details of the commission were arranged on the Prince's behalf by William Jamieson who represented him and liaised closely with Watson. The build cost was £8,300 and like Valkyrie II, Britannia was built at the D&W Henderson shipyard in Partick on the River Clyde. With two such highly important commissions underway in the same yard, Watson delegated his protégé James Rennie Barnett to oversee both yachts.
Britannia was launched on 20 April 1893, a week ahead of Valkyrie II and joined a fleet of first class cutters that was growing fast as others followed the royal lead. In a highly competitive fleet, Britannia soon set about achieving the race results which would eventually establish her as the most successful racing yacht of all time. By the end of her first year's racing, Britannia had scored thirty-three wins from forty-three starts. In her second season, she won all seven races for the first class yachts on the French Riviera, and then beat the 1893 America's Cup defender Vigilant in home waters. In the Mount's Bay Regatta of 28 July 1894 the Vigilant owned by Jay Gould, director of the American Cable Company, was piloted by Benjamin Nicholls of Penzance, and the Prince of Wales's yacht Britannia was piloted by Ben's brother Philip Nicholls. Britannia won by just over seven minutes. People came by train from all over the south west to watch this race. Both brothers were Trinity House pilots of Penzance.Despite a lull in big yacht racing after 1897.
Britannia served as a trial horse for Sir Thomas Lipton's first America's Cup challenger Shamrock, and later passed on to several owners in a cruising trim with raised bulwarks. In 1920 King George V triggered the revival of the "Big class" by announcing that he would refit Britannia for racing. Although Britannia was the oldest yacht in the circuit, regular updates to her rig kept her a most successful racer throughout the 1920s. In 1931, she was converted to the J class with a bermuda rig, but despite the modifications, her performance to windward declined dramatically. Her last race was at Cowes in 1935. During her racing career she had won 231 races and took another 129 flags. King George V's dying wish was for his beloved yacht to follow him to the grave. On 10 July 1936, after Britannia had been stripped of her spars and fittings, her hull was towed out to St Catherine's Deep near the Isle of Wight, and she was sunk by HMS Winchester, commanded by Captain W.N.T. Beckett RN.
Provenance labels verso Artwork registered Ref JHS/SR1113 James Starkey Fine Art International, shire auction, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD & Exhibited Famous Lord Hill Museum.
We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.
We provide our clients with friendly professional expert customer service.
Hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.
International buyers worldwide shipping is available with insurance please ask for a quote, import duty taxes are additional & payable by the buyer.
Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send a message thankyou.
Browse our other exciting Fine Arts, antiques & collectibles available in our shop gallery.
We offer our clients 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our fine art, antiques & collectibles!
We ship worldwide with expert bespoke professional wrapping & packing and offer attractive international shipping rates with insurance – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
We Offer Free delivery to most areas of the U.K mainland except for Scottish Highland & Islands – Please send us your post code for a quote thankyou.
Registered Office Address
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ
Company Number 15666518
GB VAT registration number 466128775
Making Payment
Goods can be bought by either International bank wire transfer or domestic BACS payment we can email you an invoice together with our banking instructions. Cash upon collection is also accepted. Shipping is with insurance cover. Import duty and taxes payable by the buyer please enquire if you need any assistance. Delivery time is usually within 2 weeks for International and 1 week for domestic shipping approximate. It can be faster depending upon the size and weight of the item(s) that you ordering from us. You are also welcome to arrange for your own courier to collect as long as we have received full cleared bank transfer payment.
Price
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DimensionsDimensions in centimetres of the frame
High (28 cm)
Wide (38.5 cm)
Depth (5 cm)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date 1990's
1990s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Board
Origin British
Condition Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition.
Painting surface is in very good overall order, having some minor craquelure & foxing stains in places, the frame has general wear, dust, scuffs, minor chips commensurate with usage & age.
Item code as1013a1215
Status For Sale
£10500.00 
$14095.20
€12498.15
$14095.20
€12498.15
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For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
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Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
Scottish Highlands & all islands also for International buyers please get in touch for an international shipping quote thankyou. Our preferred Payment is by by BACS Bank Transfer, we can also accept stripe, amazon pay, google pay & paypal.
Confirmation of delivery is provided by email or text message, which includes a courier tracking number and date of posting or collection. Shipping costs are charged based upon the type of shipping service used, either express, standard or economy services and size and weight of item.
Delivery by parcel courier within the UK Mainland will be used for all smalls, paintings & all furniture items allow between 2 to 5 working days delivery time. Online tracking can be provided. International delivery airfreight is available estimated delivery times between 5 to 14 working days approximate upon request by providing your full name and address together with a postal area or zip code and a contact phone number.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs clearance and any other charges which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
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For International buyers please contact us before you order as shipping costs are additional please request a shipping quote, also to advise that any import duty taxes due are additional and are payable by the buyer.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
For both domestic & International buyers please get in touch for a shipping quote thankyou. Our payment method is by BACS Bank Transfer for UK domestic clients and for International clients payment is preferred by international bank wire transfer. We no longer accept any Online Card or in person card payments due to payment providers charging us and not returning the processing transaction fee even if an order is fraudulent, cancelled or returned. All Item(s) will need to be settled by bank transfer only. We will email you a proforma invoice with our bank details.
For International buyers Payment is required within 3 calendar days of the sale being agreed.
If payment is not received within this time. Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD reserves the right to consider selling the item (s) to another customer at its discretion.
Deposit payments are accepted, however shipping will not take place until the balance has been paid in full and to advise deposit payments are non refundable.
Upgrades & Exchanges are also offered please ask.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of receipt. The buyer is solely responsible for paying the entire costs of the outbound & return shipping costs also any import costs & duty taxes due. Return authorisation should be requested by sending an email before posting. Once we receive the item in good order as supplied not withstanding notified transit damage, we will return partial refund payment using the same payment method less our shipping costs. For any Refunds given the refund amount will have our cost of the outbound shipping costs deducted.
Customs Payment & Brexit
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD operates on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.
Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.
If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.
View all stock from
Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
Private dealer, by appointment only.71-75 Shelton Street,
Covent Garden,
London, England
WC2H 9JQ.
Tel : 07494 763382
Non UK callers : +44 7494 763382
Get directions to Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd
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