08-09-201408-09-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 9, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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"BATTLESHIP KATE" Composition Trade Figure of a Tattooed Woman

Sell one like this
$28,290$23,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2744MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 10, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

"BATTLESHIP KATE" Composition Trade Figure of a Tattooed Woman, America, early 20th century, the scantily clad figure, covered throughout her torso and limbs with tattoos of warships, flowers, symbols, animals, and figures, leans on a post with shield-form label giving her name as well as her address, (label with loss including to address),ht. 25 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

minor losses to figure, bottom third of label gone, and with losses to what remains, losses to clothing.


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