Fine Americana: The Keane Collection
Description:
Carved and Painted Whalebone Model Ship, probably French Prisoner of War-made, c. 1790, model of a warship bearing the name "THE ROYAL GEORGE" on its stern, likely referring to the English ship of the line, the HMS Royal George, with carved polychrome male figurehead, carved and painted stern decoration, and painted details including cannons, firing ports, railings, and figures on deck, model lg. 22 1/4, wd. 7 1/2, ht. 18 in., case lg. 26 3/4, wd. 10 1/2, ht. 22 1/4 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
no major replacements or repairs, some case glass replaced, some rigging to the mizzenmast needs retying.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200

Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
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