- 111
French or English, in prisoner-of-war style, late 19th/ early 20th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- ship model of the H.M.S. Resolution
- bone and wood with rigging, on a wood base with a bone plaque and in a glass and ebonised wood case
Provenance
J.C. Akerman, London, 1928
Condition
Overall the condition of the ship is good. There is overall dirt and some minor wear consistent with age. There are a few minor losses and there is some slight warping to the bone. Some of the rigging over the poop deck has snapped. Some of the other rigging is slightly loose in places which has made a few parts slightly loose, including the yards. Two cannons on the upperdeck are loose, others were possibly fixed with glue later. There is some wear to the paint of the glass case.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
the plaque inscribed: Three-decker model in bone / H.M.S. RESOLUTION (74 GUNS) / Made about 1805 by French prisoner of war / Presented to / J.C. AKERMAN / By his colleagues on the staff of / The Times / Dec. 15th 1928.
RELATED LITERATURE
E.C. Freeston, Prisoner-of-War Ship Models 1775-1825, London, 1973, pp. 150-160