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Emporium Auction | November 10, 2022

Thu, Nov 10, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 32

Pleasure Boat Maria Folk Art Ship Model in Case

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

intricately detailed carved and painted ship model, over a dozen figures in miniature to include sailors, civilians, one African-American, fully rigged with 15 lifeboats and a gold pilot house eagle, rests on a carved fish and fully enclosed in hardwood and glass case, 24 x 20 x 9 in.; accompanied by documents including copy of receipt and advertisement in Maine Antiques Digest featuring "Maria"

Provenance: sold by Kenneth and Ida Manko Antiques, Moody, Maine on June 14, 1983 for $1,150 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Private Collection, Morristown, Tennessee

Condition

very good overall with only minor visible abrasions to surfaces

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