17th Jul, 2008 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix)
95
[M] An exceptionally detailed and well-presented...
An exceptionally detailed and well-presented 8':1" scale model of the Fishmongers' Company State Barge of circa 1680 by Donald McNarry
the carved, scored and painted hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid tables, covered with a blue roof lined with Company burgees and standards, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
This model represents the second State Barge built for the Fishmongers, replacing the first of 1634 (which cost £78). Built in 1662 at a cost of £110 with an additional £78 for painting and gilding, it was a magnificent addition to the annual procession on the Thames and a suitable vessel for a Company that was to produce twenty Lord Mayors during the era of these waterborne pageants. The carver was probably Jonathan Maine who had worked on several of Wren's churches - the splendid bow and quarter badges from this barge can still be seen on display at Fishmonger's Hall and may have transferred to the next barge of 1734.
the carved, scored and painted hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid tables, covered with a blue roof lined with Company burgees and standards, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
This model represents the second State Barge built for the Fishmongers, replacing the first of 1634 (which cost £78). Built in 1662 at a cost of £110 with an additional £78 for painting and gilding, it was a magnificent addition to the annual procession on the Thames and a suitable vessel for a Company that was to produce twenty Lord Mayors during the era of these waterborne pageants. The carver was probably Jonathan Maine who had worked on several of Wren's churches - the splendid bow and quarter badges from this barge can still be seen on display at Fishmonger's Hall and may have transferred to the next barge of 1734.
Sold for £11,780
Estimated at £10,000 - £12,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
An exceptionally detailed and well-presented 8':1" scale model of the Fishmongers' Company State Barge of circa 1680 by Donald McNarry
the carved, scored and painted hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid tables, covered with a blue roof lined with Company burgees and standards, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
This model represents the second State Barge built for the Fishmongers, replacing the first of 1634 (which cost £78). Built in 1662 at a cost of £110 with an additional £78 for painting and gilding, it was a magnificent addition to the annual procession on the Thames and a suitable vessel for a Company that was to produce twenty Lord Mayors during the era of these waterborne pageants. The carver was probably Jonathan Maine who had worked on several of Wren's churches - the splendid bow and quarter badges from this barge can still be seen on display at Fishmonger's Hall and may have transferred to the next barge of 1734.
the carved, scored and painted hull festooned with elaborate decoration along the bulwarks and terminating in the Company's stern badge, fully-fitted and painted interior including two bundles of oars, state cabin laid tables, covered with a blue roof lined with Company burgees and standards, the prow flying a Royal Standard, mounted within a glazed display case with maker's plaques
4¾ x 13 x 4¼in. (12.4 x 33 x 11cm.) overall.
This model represents the second State Barge built for the Fishmongers, replacing the first of 1634 (which cost £78). Built in 1662 at a cost of £110 with an additional £78 for painting and gilding, it was a magnificent addition to the annual procession on the Thames and a suitable vessel for a Company that was to produce twenty Lord Mayors during the era of these waterborne pageants. The carver was probably Jonathan Maine who had worked on several of Wren's churches - the splendid bow and quarter badges from this barge can still be seen on display at Fishmonger's Hall and may have transferred to the next barge of 1734.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Phoenix), 17th Jul, 2008
