Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 3: American & European Works of Art

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1230

Scale Model of a Victorian House

Estimate: $300 - $600

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New England, circa 1890, sturdily built shingled house with covered front entry, upper and lower porches to rear side, windows with fabric drapes behind, spandrels and porch walls with fine cutwork, three articulated chimneys, green paint with black and iron red painted accents, house 24-1/2 x 28 x 20-1/2 in. including front entry, picket fence on four sides of 36 x 35 in. base. Condition: very good condition with minor paint nicks. Notes: By tradition, this is not a doll house, but rather was commissioned s an architect's model by a wealthy patron in New Hampshire. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Found in Manchester, New Hampshire; Private Virginia Collection

Condition

very good condition with minor paint nicks