Carved And Painted Whalebone Model Ship, Probably - Nov 19, 2021 | Bonhams Skinner In Ma
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Carved and Painted Whalebone Model Ship, probably
Carved and Painted Whalebone Model Ship, probably
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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.
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Carved and Painted Whalebone Model Ship, probably

Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
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Starting Price $2,000
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Auction Curated By
Stephen L. Fletcher
Executive Vice President | American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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