21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] A 17TH/18TH-CENTURY DUTCH MASTHEAD...
A 17TH/18TH-CENTURY DUTCH MASTHEAD WORTLE
carved in lime and comprising sixteen tapering roundels of cherubs' heads, shells, drapery etc - 20½in. (52cm.) high
Intended to decorate the top of each mast, originally this would have been painted in gesso and gilded.
carved in lime and comprising sixteen tapering roundels of cherubs' heads, shells, drapery etc - 20½in. (52cm.) high
Intended to decorate the top of each mast, originally this would have been painted in gesso and gilded.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 17TH/18TH-CENTURY DUTCH MASTHEAD WORTLE
carved in lime and comprising sixteen tapering roundels of cherubs' heads, shells, drapery etc - 20½in. (52cm.) high
Intended to decorate the top of each mast, originally this would have been painted in gesso and gilded.
carved in lime and comprising sixteen tapering roundels of cherubs' heads, shells, drapery etc - 20½in. (52cm.) high
Intended to decorate the top of each mast, originally this would have been painted in gesso and gilded.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
