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Lake District Prestige — Fairline Squadron 50
Edward Hersey (British, b. 1948)
Oil on Canvas, Signed
Circa 1990s
A technically precise late-20th-century British marine oil painting depicting a Fairline Squadron 50 cruising on Lake Windermere. Painted circa 1990s and signed lower right, this accomplished yacht portrait captures the confidence and refinement of modern British boating at its height.
The Painting
Hersey presents the motor yacht in exact starboard profile, advancing across calm Cumbrian waters under a clear blue sky. The composition is structured along a disciplined horizontal axis, giving the work balance, movement, and architectural clarity.
The lake surface is beautifully handled in layered cobalt, ultramarine and deep Prussian blue tones, with subtle glazing that creates convincing depth and reflection. The yacht’s wake is rendered with controlled brushwork, suggesting forward motion without drama. Overhead, soft cumulus clouds and distant birds introduce atmosphere and scale while preserving the vessel’s dominance within the composition.
This is a painting of composure and design integrity rather than spectacle — a hallmark of late-20th-century British marine realism.
Fairline Squadron 50 — Yacht Portraiture
The vessel closely corresponds to the Fairline Squadron 50 (produced 1994–2001 by Fairline Yachts Ltd., Oundle), one of Britain’s most successful flybridge motor yachts of the period.
Key identifiable features include:
Three elongated oval hull portlights
Clean horizontal glazing bands
Integrated curved radar / flybridge arch
Elevated flybridge helm position
Balanced planing hull with subtle bow flare
Hersey’s draughtsmanship is notably precise. The proportions, sheer line and superstructure detailing move this work beyond decorative marine art into the realm of contemporary yacht portrait painting.
Colour & Finish
The palette is refined and harmonious:
Graduated freshwater blues with subtle green undertones
Crisp titanium white hull with pearl-grey modelling
Expansive Cumbrian sky with zinc-white cloud forms
Slate and Payne’s grey architectural accents
The controlled tonal transitions and smooth brushwork create a calm, sophisticated aesthetic ideal for coastal interiors, yacht clubs, waterfront homes, or executive office settings.
About the Artist
Edward Hersey (b. 1948) is recognised for his technically accurate depictions of modern yachts and sailing vessels. Working within the tradition of British marine art, he focuses on structural clarity, balanced light, and contemporary maritime subjects rather than historic naval drama.
His paintings are characterised by:
Architectural precision
Controlled atmosphere
Clean compositional balance
Emphasis on modern yacht design
Provenance
Private West Sussex Art Collection
Sold at auction, Toovey’s, Washington, West Sussex
Curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Exhibited March 2025 — Famous Lord Hill Museum
Exhibited in Power & Prestige — Modern Marine Icons of the Late 20th Century
Documented provenance and exhibition history add collector confidence.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
Canvas stable and well tensioned.
Minor foxing visible in the upper sky area.
Paint surface clean and secure.
Frame in excellent presentation order.
Frame & Dimensions
Presented in a premium gilt moulded Larson-Juhl frame of museum-quality standard.
Canvas: 61 × 91.5 cm
Framed: 107.5 × 77 × 5 cm
The strong horizontal format provides impressive wall presence.
A refined British marine oil painting capturing 1990s yacht culture on Lake Windermere — technically accurate, architecturally rendered, and visually composed.
A distinguished addition to any collection of marine art, yacht paintings, or contemporary British realism.

• Period: 1990's
• • Price: £4,950.00
  • €5,734 Euro
  • $6,628 US Dollar
• Location: London
• • Dimensions: H: 77cm (30.31in)
  • W: 107.5cm (42.32in)
  • D: 5cm (1.97in)