Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 894

Folk Art Ship Diorama

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

rectangle shaped case featuring three ships, one small with sails drawn, one flag and "Outerdowsing" written along its side, one large with 22 striped sails and six flags, one small with sails drawn, two flags and two steam stacks with cotton steam, background of dark blue sky, 15-1/4 x 24 x 3-3/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Madolyn L. Nickerson, Highlands, North Carolina

Condition

loose piece in interior back right corner, loss to side lining of large ship, missing flag on steamer ship, loss to gilt, cracking and separation on front of frame, cracking and tape repair on top, sides and base, cracking and chipping to back

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