Relief Carved and Painted Frigate
Relief Carved and Painted Frigate
$8,900
Description
A rare relief carved and painted sailing ship on heavy board depicting a three-masted 26 gun third-class US naval frigate under partially reefed sail nearing a point of land with a lighthouse, showing in great detail sailors on board securing crates, all under an atmospheric stormy sky in a dark sea with foam topped waves, with the ship flying the distress ensign of a red saltire on a white background. A desirable piece of vernacular folk art.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 2.5 × 50 × 26 in |
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| Condition | Good antique condition. Board with a significant outward bow. |
| Country | United States |
| Material | Wood |
| Period | circa 1850 |
