Edward Seago, RWS, RBA (British, 1910-1974)


The Capricorn at anchor, Honfleur signed 'Edward Seago' (lower left)oil on board45.7 x 61.4cm (18 x 24 3/16in).
|ProvenanceProperty from the estate of the late James Ivory.Seago acquired his first boat Endeavour, primarily to function as a floating studio and provide the means to travel abroad. After many years of service and an unreliable engine, Seago purchased a replacement, Capricorn, depicted in the present lot. Seago sailed to Dieppe, Le Havre, Paris and on the way home via Honfleur harbour, producing a large number of works. He returned many times to the continent, finally selling Capricorn in 1968.