CARVED SQUID RESTAURANT TRADE SIGN.

CARVED SQUID RESTAURANT TRADE SIGN. Late 19th/early 20th century. From the “RESTAURANT L’ATLANTIC, LE VERDON”, France. This folk art example carved from the solid depicting a double sided squid. Mounted with original wrought iron hangers and sheet tin braces, designed to hang suspended from a building and to be viewed from both sides. The carved fins fitted to the posterior, as are the two major tentacles. This lot is sold together with a plinth base marked with the name of the restaurant from which it originated. SIZE: Overall: 30″ h x 53″ l. Size of base: 4″ h x 25″ l x 10 1/4″ w. CONDITION: Structurally intact and original. The painted surfaces mostly removed, the body now with waxed surfaces over remnants of old paint. 9-97032 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	3374	$1,495.00	CARVED SQUID RESTAURANT TRADE SIGN. Late 19th/early 20th century. From the “RESTAURANT L’ATLANTIC, LE VERDON”, France. This folk art example carved from the solid depicting a double sided squid. Mounted with original wrought iron hangers and sheet tin braces, designed to hang suspended from a building and to be viewed from both sides. The carved fins fitted to the posterior, as are the two major tentacles. This lot is sold together with a plinth base marked with the name of the restaurant from which it originated. SIZE: Overall: 30″ h x 53″ l. Size of base: 4″ h x 25″ l x 10 1/4″ w. CONDITION: Structurally intact and original. The painted surfaces mostly removed, the body now with waxed surfaces over remnants of old paint. 9-97032 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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