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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