Carved and Painted Wooden Ship Diorama

Description:

Carved and Painted Wooden Ship Diorama, c. 1920, with painted background and sea, in a deep glazed wall-mount frame, with partially indistinct penciled inscription on the reverse: "This ship was made by the carpenter aboard the bark Flori L. Hurlburt (built ----- T.J. S----...) and given to him by the wife of the captain-Captain Alva Curtis, given by her to Levi Curtis, my granddad (signed) Robert Wade 1922.," overall ht. 14, wd. 20 3/4, dp. 3 in.
Estimate $300-400


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords