'The Genesta' Cutter

A unique artwork showing a famous 1884 cutter of significant history in yacht racing and naval architecture.

A beautiful gravure of the cutter Genesta designed by the naval architect John Beavor-Webb and built by the D&W Henderson shipyard on on the River Clyde in 1884, for owner Sir Richard Sutton, 5th Baronet, of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, Isle of Wight , England. 

The vessel is of significant importance because after a strong showing in the British yacht races in 1884, Sutton crossed the Atlantic Ocean to New York during the summer 1885 aboard Genesta. Upon arrival, designer Beavor-Webb refused to let anyone see his yacht before the America's Cup race, beginning the tradition of secrecy which was over ruled for the 2017 event by the organisers.

Dimensions with frame:63 x 49 cm

Dimension unframed: 39 x 28 cm 

Calligraphy wrting In golden pen under the gravure:

'The Schoomer Genesta' built in 1864. Designed by J. Beavor Webb, and built for Sir Richard Sutton. Measures 81 feet and 7 inches. Weigning 80 tonnes.

The unique two colour of gold frame and the darl marble effect mounting are very classy anc chic.