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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2880BBoston
February 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Cased Folk Art Model of the Sidewheel Paddle Steamer Henry

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$3,690$3,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2880BLocation: BostonDate / Time: February 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Cased Folk Art Model of the Sidewheel Paddle Steamer Henry, America, late 19th century, the polychrome decorated full-hull model with dozens of passengers and crew on deck, the vessel identified on a pennant and on the wheel covers, on a painted putty "sea," in a rectangular glazed walnut part-ebonized case, the corner posts chamfered and with carved details, (minor imperfections),case ht. 18 3/4, wd. 27 1/2, dp. 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

some of the figures are dislodged but present, minor cracking to some of the bentwood elements.


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