China Trade Nautical Seascape of Ship “County of Caithness” (1897) by Lai Fong For Sale

LAI FONG OF CALCUTTA Hong Kong/India, active 1875-1910 "County of Caithness" (1897) Oil on canvas | signed lower right...

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China Trade Nautical Seascape of Ship “County of Caithness” (1897) by Lai Fong

Name: China Trade Nautical Seascape of Ship “County of Caithness” (1897) by Lai Fong
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LAI FONG OF CALCUTTA
Hong Kong/India, active 1875-1910

"County of Caithness" (1897)

Oil on canvas | signed lower right "Lai … more LAI FONG OF CALCUTTA
Hong Kong/India, active 1875-1910

"County of Caithness" (1897)

Oil on canvas | signed lower right "Lai Fong / Calcutta / 1897"

Item # 403ZMN11W

A very fine oil on canvas by the China Trade painter Lai Fong, executed in the year 1897, this maritime composition features the four-masted English Navy vessel "The County of Caithness." The painting projects a certain grandeur and deep respect for the naval architecture of the late 19th century with remarkable care shown in documenting the details of the ship and portraying her in a brilliant setting.

The vessel is depicted under full sail, cutting through the waves with a sense of purpose and strength. Fong's meticulous rigging details and the tangible texture of the sails against the robust framework of the ship portray the vessel with an uncommon exactness. Incredibly subtle brushwork with infintesimal dashes, strokes and dots bring to life even the smallest elements of the ship. The color palette is carefully chosen to reflect the power and complexity of the sea, the waters rendered in tones of deep green to suggest the profound depths beneath the ship's passage.

A serene and optimistic work, Fong's ability to use light and shadow are brilliantly showcased in this example. Darkness dances across the waves in the foreground as the overhead clouds are actively felt moving their way across the gentle waters, clouds that must be relatively near to the water as the sky is bright and clear with only gentle cloud cover in the distance.

This piece represents not only a significant historical period in naval history but also the intersection of Eastern and Western artistic traditions at the turn of the century. This painting is a remarkable acquisition for collectors with an appreciation for maritime art, historical vessels, and the work of Lai Fong.

The County of Caithness was a remarkable four-masted iron ship, built in 1876 by Barclay, Curle & Co., Glasgow for R. & J. Craig of Glasgow. With dimensions of 266.4 feet in length, 38.8 feet in breadth, and 23.6 feet in depth, the vessel was a significant presence on the sea, boasting a gross tonnage of 1715 and a net tonnage of 1636.

Originally a ship, it was later modified to a barque. It served faithfully until 1901 when it was dismasted, leading to its sale in 1902 to A/S Sofie of Norway and a renaming to "Sofie". The vessel's final days saw it transformed into a coal hulk in 1914 at Fremantle, Australia, until it was scuttled at the Rottnest graveyard in 1931.

Measurements: 17 3/4" H x 23 3/8" W [canvas]; 23 1/2" H x 2" D x 29 1/2" W [frame]

Condition Report:
Wax re-lined. Surface cleaned in the last decade or so - we have opted not to clean the surface again, as it presents brilliantly with only minute trace grime; we can certainly have the painting sent out to be cleaned upon request, but at this time we do not recommend it; contemporary frame with minor wear. A very fine presentation, ready to place. less

Dimensions: 29.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 23.5ʺH

Styles: Realism

Art Subjects: Seascape

Frame Type: Framed

Period: 19th Century

Country of Origin: India

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Canvas

Condition: Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections

Color: Blue

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: Wax re-lined. Surface cleaned in the last decade or so - we have opted not to clean the surface again, … moreWax re-lined. Surface cleaned in the last decade or so - we have opted not to clean the surface again, as it presents brilliantly with only minute trace grime; we can certainly have the painting sent out to be cleaned upon request, but at this time we do not recommend it; contemporary frame with minor wear. A very fine presentation, ready to place. less

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