Lot 146: Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) Portrait of the British Bark Earl Cadogan. Signed and dated "1910" l.r., and inscribed

Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922)

Portrait of the British Bark Earl Cadogan. Signed and dated "1910" l.r., and inscribed "HOOD/STOCKTON/HSW" l.r., the vessel identified on the bow. Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Relined, retouch, minor craquelure.

Note: The Earl Cadogan was built in 1892 by Russell & Co. in Point Glasgow, Scotland. Her owner was F.M. Tucker and her captain was D. Williams. She was a British registered bark of 32 tons, and was 237 ft. long.