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Premier Auction - Session II | November 12, 2022

Sat, Nov 12, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 867

Impressive Idlewild Folk Art Paddlewheeler Ship Model

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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

late 19th century, carved and painted polychrome wood construction, sidewheel passenger steamer "Idlewild" (previously known as the Grace McMillan), in substantial custom wood and glass cabinet, 28 x 55 x 17 in.

Provenance: purchased from Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village auction, Dearborn, Michigan, September 18-19, 1982 for $1,050 (accompanied by receipt and catalog); Private Collection, Morristown, Tennessee

Condition

excellent overall condition, very little evidence of wear or paint loss, light fading to some accents

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