03-01-201503-01-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2786BBoston
March 1, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Folk Art Painted Noah's Ark with Approximately 180 Animals

Sell one like this
$12,300$10,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2786BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 01, 2015 10:00AM

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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Keywords

Arkansas, Germany