FINE DIMINUTIVE SHIP’S FIGUREHEAD OF MARS THE ROMAN GOD OF WAR.

Circa 1780-1840, American or European. The bust figurehead carved with a youthful countenance, exhibiting boyish features and wavy shoulder-length hair, wearing a plume crested helmet and a chain-mail cloak and armor breastplate. The cloak wraps around the carving at the base of figurehead. White pine. SIZE: 31″ h x 14″ w (approximately) x 10″ d (approximately). CONDITION: In as found condition with considerable weathering, with remnants of layered paint. With losses to plume, and to textured elements of helmet and visor. Loss to cloak at proper right shoulder, partially re-attached. Center of chest with original iron pin for securing to ship’s stem. 50839-21 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2090

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2090	$0.00	FINE DIMINUTIVE SHIP’S FIGUREHEAD OF MARS THE ROMAN GOD OF WAR. Circa 1780-1840, American or European. The bust figurehead carved with a youthful countenance, exhibiting boyish features and wavy shoulder-length hair, wearing a plume crested helmet and a chain-mail cloak and armor breastplate. The cloak wraps around the carving at the base of figurehead. White pine. SIZE: 31″ h x 14″ w (approximately) x 10″ d (approximately). CONDITION: In as found condition with considerable weathering, with remnants of layered paint. With losses to plume, and to textured elements of helmet and visor. Loss to cloak at proper right shoulder, partially re-attached. Center of chest with original iron pin for securing to ship’s stem. 50839-21 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2090 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE DIMINUTIVE SHIP’S FIGUREHEAD OF MARS THE ROMAN GOD OF WAR.