The Master Modeller: Portrait of David Glasson ©2017 (Watercolour, 56 x 75 cm.) $8,500.00

Royal Australian Navy Heritage Series and Marine Modeller Series

Original artwork painted on French heavy weight Arches watercolour paper, includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Artist, and is tastefully framed with non-reflective glass.

Also available on request as museum grade giclee print to your preferred size.

Category: Original Art and Prints

Description

Description

Exquisite hand-built scale models crafted by David Glasson are meticulously researched replicas of full-size boats that at one time or another, he has either been employed as crew, or are those he has identified as of significance to the Royal Australian Navy and recommended for acquisition on behalf of the Naval Heritage Collection.

Scale models featured in The Master Modeller include Motor Tug ‘B.J.’ (Bailey & Jorgenson, 1949), Defence Maritime Services ‘Wattle’ (Stan Tug No. 1606, Damen Shipyards, The Netherlands, 2014-15), District Naval Officers Launch (DNOL) No. 168 (1936), and Motor Tug ‘Sydport’ (Harbour Lighterage, 1960)

In 2015, David Glasson received the Wooden Boat Association (N.S.W.) Hal Harpur Award for authentic restoration of the historic vessel. The award plaque which features an original painting of sailing yachts by Australian marine artist Ian Hansen, can be seen in ‘Amethyst’ AWB 420 ©2017 by Victoria Kitanov.