FINE CARVED & PAINTED FIGURE OF A NAVAL OFFICER.

FINE CARVED & PAINTED FIGURE OF A NAVAL OFFICER. 2nd half 19th century. Figure carved from the solid in a blue peaked cap with wavy hair and mutton chops gazing forward, wearing a high collar with bow tie, vest and coat with tails joined to a scrolled corbel continuing on a square base in green paint attached to a later square stand. Back of figure retains original iron strapping with iron ring above a vertical iron strap at base, probably a figurehead. SIZE: Figure is 63″ h. Overall 75-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine Texas Estate. CONDITION: Structurally good with substantive lettering and with old shrinkage cracks. Overall with vestiges of original paint. 9-22950 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	3106	$4,600.00	FINE CARVED & PAINTED FIGURE OF A NAVAL OFFICER. 2nd half 19th century. Figure carved from the solid in a blue peaked cap with wavy hair and mutton chops gazing forward, wearing a high collar with bow tie, vest and coat with tails joined to a scrolled corbel continuing on a square base in green paint attached to a later square stand. Back of figure retains original iron strapping with iron ring above a vertical iron strap at base, probably a figurehead. SIZE: Figure is 63″ h. Overall 75-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: From a fine Texas Estate. CONDITION: Structurally good with substantive lettering and with old shrinkage cracks. Overall with vestiges of original paint. 9-22950 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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