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Unique Diorama Depicting a North-American River Scene with Natives and Settlers

$7,208.55
£5,278.86
€6,000
CA$9,812.64
A$10,998.70
CHF 5,726.70
MX$134,298.86
NOK 72,708.30
SEK 68,920.93
DKK 45,661.83
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Unique diorama depicting a North American river-scene United States of America, early 20th century Measures: H 36 x W 68.5 x D 34 cm The diorama is fitted with lightning, fabricated with plaster, twigs, clay and other natural materials, the figures in painted plate-steel. On the river two rafts can be seen, one with four trappers the other with trappers and an enslaved and their communal luggage. On one of the crates on the luggage- raft are the initials FH. In a canoe and on the shore are several North American Natives, some fishing and others cooking a meal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 26.97 in (68.5 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458221579762

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