28th Apr, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)
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[M] A FINELY DETAILED .3/16IN:1FT SCALE STATIC...
A FINELY DETAILED .3/16IN:1FT SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE THREE-MASTED AUXILIARY SCHOONER YACHT CREOLE (EX-VIRA) ORIGINALLY BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON FOR ALEC COCHRAN, 1928
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull and planked decks with polished brass and wood fittings, three masts and rigging -- 28 x 40in. (71 x 101.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Creole was owned by Stavros Niarcos between 1959 and 1976 who was a regular participant on the classic yacht circuit. Latterly she was acquired by the Gucci family and remains a familiar sight on the classic circuit.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholsons.
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull and planked decks with polished brass and wood fittings, three masts and rigging -- 28 x 40in. (71 x 101.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Creole was owned by Stavros Niarcos between 1959 and 1976 who was a regular participant on the classic yacht circuit. Latterly she was acquired by the Gucci family and remains a familiar sight on the classic circuit.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholsons.
Sold for £3,100
Estimated at £1,500 - £1,800
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A FINELY DETAILED .3/16IN:1FT SCALE STATIC DISPLAY MODEL OF THE THREE-MASTED AUXILIARY SCHOONER YACHT CREOLE (EX-VIRA) ORIGINALLY BUILT BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON FOR ALEC COCHRAN, 1928
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull and planked decks with polished brass and wood fittings, three masts and rigging -- 28 x 40in. (71 x 101.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Creole was owned by Stavros Niarcos between 1959 and 1976 who was a regular participant on the classic yacht circuit. Latterly she was acquired by the Gucci family and remains a familiar sight on the classic circuit.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholsons.
modelled by M.R. Harrop with carved hull and planked decks with polished brass and wood fittings, three masts and rigging -- 28 x 40in. (71 x 101.5cm.); Triangular perspex case
Creole was owned by Stavros Niarcos between 1959 and 1976 who was a regular participant on the classic yacht circuit. Latterly she was acquired by the Gucci family and remains a familiar sight on the classic circuit.
Provenance: George Nicholson, Camper & Nicholsons.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted), 28th Apr, 2010
