6th Nov, 2018 11:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Speedy')

 
  Lot 174
 

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[M] AN ATTRACTIVE AMERICAN MERCHANTMAN PORTRAIT FIGUREHEAD, CIRCA 1880

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

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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

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