CARVED AND PAINTED SHIPS FIGUREHEAD.

An exceptionally rare and finely carved French chandlers emblem circa 1750. Depicted as a full-length figurehead of a young uniformed Chef de Marin sporting a cockaded tricorn hat, powdered wig tied with a bow, laced chemise, regulation red braided waistcoat, blue overcoat with red cuffs gold braid, and breeches, white stockings and buckled black shoes holding and navigating via an octant (a later addition). SIZE: 52″ h x 12″ at widest. CONDITION: Paint loss, minor losses to fingers, cuffs, cracking, generally very good for its age. 49206-1 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 2168

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

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
	2168	$7,110.00	CARVED AND PAINTED SHIPS FIGUREHEAD. An exceptionally rare and finely carved French chandlers emblem circa 1750. Depicted as a full-length figurehead of a young uniformed Chef de Marin sporting a cockaded tricorn hat, powdered wig tied with a bow, laced chemise, regulation red braided waistcoat, blue overcoat with red cuffs gold braid, and breeches, white stockings and buckled black shoes holding and navigating via an octant (a later addition). SIZE: 52″ h x 12″ at widest. CONDITION: Paint loss, minor losses to fingers, cuffs, cracking, generally very good for its age. 49206-1 (7,500-10,000) – Lot 2168 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 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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CARVED AND PAINTED SHIPS FIGUREHEAD.