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Radiguet Live Steam Gunboat France, circa 1890s
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint, copper
Featuring wooden plank deck framed in brass with brass railing, centering brass and copper boiler, wooden masts, five cannons with cast base, and brass guns. The zinc hull is embellished with raised copper color banding, top portion of hull is painted black, with copper color banding over copper color base. Additional details include brass anchor, and gilded griffin figurehead. Comes with wheeled cradle.
Length: 29 ½ inches
Length: 29 ½ inches
Condition
Comes with all gun emplacements, including one not in photograph. Some light scuffs particularly around anchor, burner missing. Please note that the stand is not for sale and will not accompany the lot.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.