AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
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 WAG (7,500-10,000)
