Roland Davies (1904 - 1993), High Noon - Clipper ship 'Ariel', signed 'Roland Davies' (lower right), signed and dated '87 verso, oil on canvas, 75 x 100 cm, framed 94 x 119.5 cm

Inscribed verso - 'High Noon - Clipper ship "Ariel", Took part in the greatest Ocean Race in history in which 16 ships participated (1886). Beaten by Clipper 'Teapins' by 20 minutes, after race from the Mong River to London, taking 99 days.'

Label for the Guildhall Gallery (E.C.2) verso