Model of a three-deck, 80-gun ship of the line, with bone figurehead and ornate rear castle, canvas-dried. Made of wood, with a partially gilded hull imitating armor, metal and rope. Set on a straw marquetry plate decorated with a military trophy. Work of the 19th century. Presented in a mahogany veneered display case. Boat: 26 x 31 x 12 cm approx. - Display case: 34 x 41.5 x 16 cm. A few accidents and missing parts, notably a cannon on the port bow and on the inlay; cracks on the straw inlay base; splinters on the display case; glue dots to reattach some ropes.
Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
€1,200
Buyer's premium
25%
Model of a three-deck, 80-gun ship of the line, with bone figurehead and ornate rear castle, canvas-dried.
Made of wood, with a partially gilded hull imitating armor, metal and rope.
Set on a straw marquetry plate decorated with a military trophy.
Work of the 19th century.
Presented in a mahogany veneered display case.
Boat: 26 x 31 x 12 cm approx. - Display case: 34 x 41.5 x 16 cm.
A few accidents and missing parts, notably a cannon on the port bow and on the inlay; cracks on the straw inlay base; splinters on the display case; glue dots to reattach some ropes.
Sale
Friday 15 March 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris