Terry Bailey (b. Manchester 1941) Oil on Canvas “America’s Cup 1895”, depicting ‘Valkyrie III’ vs ‘Defender’ off Sandy Hook Lightship, lower New York Bay; the ‘Defender’ won with honors 3-0, signed lower right Terry Bailey, in molded gold leaf frame

30 in. x 48 in. Framed 37.5 in. x 55.5 in.

Bailey attended the Manchester College of Art and worked freelance as an illustrator for agencies in Manchester and London. After which a move to the west country in the 70s, he began to focus on marine fine art subjects. In 2001 Bailey was chosen to paint the trophy prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the J Class Round of the Island Race of the Americas Cup Jubilee in Cowes, and those paintings were exhibited at the Royal Yacht Squadron Cowes during the Jubilee.

Provenance: Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery, Sold Rafael Osona Auctions October 6, 2018