28th Apr, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)
227
[M] A FINE .3/16IN:1FT SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL...
A FINE .3/16IN:1FT SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE THREE-MASTED STEEL AUXILIARY SCHOONER YACHT AILEÉ, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON FOR VIRGINIE HÉRIOT, 1928
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull, planked decks and superstructure with polished brass fittings, masts and rigging -- 26 x 36in. (66 x 91.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Virginie Hériot (1890 - 1932) a noted helmswoman, competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Aileé, winning gold in the 8 metre class. Hériot died of a heart attack while sailing and, on instructions in her will, Aileé was scuttled shortly thereafter.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholson
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull, planked decks and superstructure with polished brass fittings, masts and rigging -- 26 x 36in. (66 x 91.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Virginie Hériot (1890 - 1932) a noted helmswoman, competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Aileé, winning gold in the 8 metre class. Hériot died of a heart attack while sailing and, on instructions in her will, Aileé was scuttled shortly thereafter.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholson
Sold for £2,604
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINE .3/16IN:1FT SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE THREE-MASTED STEEL AUXILIARY SCHOONER YACHT AILEÉ, ORIGINALLY BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON FOR VIRGINIE HÉRIOT, 1928
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull, planked decks and superstructure with polished brass fittings, masts and rigging -- 26 x 36in. (66 x 91.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Virginie Hériot (1890 - 1932) a noted helmswoman, competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Aileé, winning gold in the 8 metre class. Hériot died of a heart attack while sailing and, on instructions in her will, Aileé was scuttled shortly thereafter.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholson
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull, planked decks and superstructure with polished brass fittings, masts and rigging -- 26 x 36in. (66 x 91.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Virginie Hériot (1890 - 1932) a noted helmswoman, competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Aileé, winning gold in the 8 metre class. Hériot died of a heart attack while sailing and, on instructions in her will, Aileé was scuttled shortly thereafter.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholson
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted), 28th Apr, 2010
