Description:
Folk Art Painted Noah's Ark with Approximately 180 Animals, probably Germany, c. 1880, constructed of thin pine boards, the hull painted red with gray deck, the structure painted gray with red roof and floralwork around the eaves, complete with approximately 180 hand-carved and painted animals, (imperfections),ark ht. 17, wd. 28, dp. 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Building has crack along one side, worm holes in base of hull.
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