Paintings by Montague Dawson (1980-1973) from the collection of Sir Frank Williams, founder of the Williams Formula One team, lead Bonhams Marine Sale in London on Tuesday 25 October. Among the highlights is The rising wind: on deck aboard the Ethiopian estimated at £60,000-80,000.

Bonhams Marine Art specialist, Alistair Laird, said: "Montague Dawson is regarded as one of the finest marine painters of the 20th century. His abilities to capture the excitement and perils of life in a sailing ship and, in particular, the speed and exhilaration of clippers racing across the high seas are highly prized and were no doubt what attracted Frank Williams to his work".

Sir Frank Williams (1942-2021) founded the Williams Racing One team in 1977 and was its principal until 2020. Under his leadership, the team won seven drivers' championships and nine constructors' championships. He numbered among his drivers some of the greatest names in Formula One including Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Alain Prost and Ayton Senna.
The other paintings by Montague Dawson from Frank Williams' collection are:

Decks awash - 'Study for Gale Force Eight' (left). Estimate £20,000-30,000. The rising wind - 'Study for Gale Force Eight' (right). Estimate £20,000-30,000

• Decks awash - 'Study for Gale Force Eight' and The rising wind - 'Study for Gale Force Eight'. These studies for one of Dawson's most popular compositions Gale Force Eight are each estimated at £20,000-30,000.

• Sun-flecked foam, the Barnabus Webb. Estimate: £30,000-50,000.

• Chrysolite in full sail. Estimate: £25,000-35,000.

• The Fleet's Scout. Estimate: £10,000-15,000.