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Lot 458:
Four Decorative Handcrafted Wooden Model Sailing and Fishing Vessels
Description
A collection of four decorative handcrafted wooden model ships, comprising two fishing vessels and one motorboat trawler. Each model is constructed from wood with textile components and detailed string rigging.
The first vessel, identified by a brass-coloured nameplate as La Marie-Morgane, is a two-masted fishing boat. The hull is finished in green and white paint with a natural wood deck. It features tan-coloured cloth sails, detailed rigging, and deck fittings including a red lifebuoy.
The second vessel is a blue-hulled fishing trawler. The hull is painted blue and white, and the model features complex rigging integrated with textile fishing nets. The deck includes a small central cabin and various structural details.
The third vessel, identified by a brass-coloured nameplate as Flying Lady, is a smaller model of a motorboat or trawler. The hull is painted dark green with yellow trim. It includes a prominent wooden cabin, a red and white lifebuoy on the stern, and a single mast with netting.
The models are mounted on wooden display stands with brass-coloured nameplates.
Largest hull length: approximately 45cm – 50cm.
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