Description:
Polychrome Painted Noah's Ark with Animals and Display Shelf, Germany, 19th century, the ark with red roof and hull and blue structure, approx. 128 animals and six figures, with display shelf for animals, lg. 22 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
some animals with breaks and losses to legs and tails, many animals stuck together with putty, most with minor paint loss. Ark with warp to sliding "door" and minor paint wear.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
GermanyStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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