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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
Finished in distinctive black and copper with faux wooden plank deck, framed in brass centering a boiler with copper funnel flanked by wooden masts, fitted with five brass guns, elaborate scrolling figurehead with stylized harpies framing a lion's head at bow of zinc hull. Comes with wheeled cradle.
Length: 32 inches
Length: 32 inches
Condition
Flaking and slight creasing to the hull. Some shrinkage on deck, old solder repair on boiler. Flag is later edition. Repaired crack on deck, burner missing.
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.