AN ATTRACTIVE AMERICAN MERCHANTMAN PORTRAIT FIGUREHEAD, CIRCA 1880
depicted as a society hostess with diadem in her hair, necklace and heavily embroidered border to gown with pendant profile of her husband, and tartan waistband, one arm carved with gown sleeve, slotted base, thole pin behind and bowsprit channel in back of head (one arm piece missing, old wear) – 28in. (71cm.) high
AN ATTRACTIVE AMERICAN MERCHANTMAN PORTRAIT FIGUREHEAD, CIRCA 1880
depicted as a society hostess with diadem in her hair, necklace and heavily embroidered border to gown with pendant profile of her husband, and tartan waistband, one arm carved with gown sleeve, slotted base, thole pin behind and bowsprit channel in back of head (one arm piece missing, old wear) – 28in. (71cm.) high
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy'), 6th Nov, 2018
Page turning catalogue here
Downloadable bid form here
Main View and Sale Venue:
25 Blythe Road
London, W14 0PD
Large Object View and Post-Sale Collection:
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London, SW6 2AG
Press enquiries: Suzanne Trisk press@charlesmillerltd.com
Viewing
Saturday, 3rd November
(12noon-5pm)
Sunday, 4th November
(12noon-5pm)
Monday, 5th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 6th November
(10am-11am - limited view only)