PAINTED WOOD SHIPS FIGUREHEAD BUST OF ADMIRAL PERRY CARVED BY S.W.BURGESS.

19th/20th Century American. The pine figurehead of Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) carved from the solid depicted with wavy brown hair and mutton chop sideburns, dressed in pale blue naval coat over a black vest, white winged collar shirt with black neck piece. NOTE: A similar is figure shown in “The Antique Trader” February 23, 2011 cover story “Horse of a Different Color”. The name of the carver – “Carved by S.W. Burgess” and the name of the subject – “O.H. Perry” are carved into the lower back of the figurehead. SIZE: 35″ h x 20″ w approx. x 14″ d. CONDITION: The well carved figure with age appropriate wear and weathering, also with a few old filled shrinkage cracks. The names of the carver and subject carved in the back of the figurehead remain legible. A deep fissure down the right side of the figurehead’s back remains open but is structurally sound and in very good condition. A great ships figurehead of Historical significance. 50499-2 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2089

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
	2089	$5,925.00	PAINTED WOOD SHIPS FIGUREHEAD BUST OF ADMIRAL PERRY CARVED BY S.W.BURGESS. 19th/20th Century American. The pine figurehead of Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819) carved from the solid depicted with wavy brown hair and mutton chop sideburns, dressed in pale blue naval coat over a black vest, white winged collar shirt with black neck piece. NOTE: A similar is figure shown in “The Antique Trader” February 23, 2011 cover story “Horse of a Different Color”. The name of the carver – “Carved by S.W. Burgess” and the name of the subject – “O.H. Perry” are carved into the lower back of the figurehead. SIZE: 35″ h x 20″ w approx. x 14″ d. CONDITION: The well carved figure with age appropriate wear and weathering, also with a few old filled shrinkage cracks. The names of the carver and subject carved in the back of the figurehead remain legible. A deep fissure down the right side of the figurehead’s back remains open but is structurally sound and in very good condition. A great ships figurehead of Historical significance. 50499-2 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2089 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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PAINTED WOOD SHIPS FIGUREHEAD BUST OF ADMIRAL PERRY CARVED BY S.W.BURGESS.