Race Start off Cowes, America's Cup Jubilee, August 2001
Steven Dews
| Title | Race Start off Cowes, America’s Cup Jubilee, August 2001 |
| Artist | Steven Dews |
| Paper Size (W x H) | 34 x 24 ins |
| Edition Size | 50 |
| Price | £480.00 |
The immortal race which spawned the America’s Cup took place on Friday 22nd August 1851. To commemorate its 150th anniversary, a grand Jubilee Regatta was held in its honour at Cowes in 2001. Amongst the heavy racing schedule for the week of 18th-25th August, the organisers planned several outings involving the only three surviving yachts from the legendary J-Class, created in the early 1930s.
Only ten J-Class yachts were ever built and they raced for the America’s Cup and other trophies in British and American waters for a mere eight seasons between 1930 and 1937. Of the ten original yachts, three miraculously have somehow survived . They were invited to participate in the festivities, along with another ageing celebrity from a rival class, the Cambria. From left to right, the vessels depicted are: 'Endeavour', 'Shamrock', 'Velsheda' and 'Cambria'.
Each print is hand numbered and accompanied by a certificate signed by the artist. The certificate is numbered to match the print.
About the Artist
Steven Dews
Described by Sotheby’s of London as “the best, there’s nobody else to touch him”, Steven Dews is a man at the peak of his profession.
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