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American Folk Art Painted Iron Sailor Decoration

$1,350
£1,024.35
€1,171.25
CA$1,885.58
A$2,096.51
CHF 1,094.68
MX$25,519.67
NOK 13,967.68
SEK 13,087.05
DKK 8,741.26
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About the Item

American Country (19/20th Century) Folk Art sculpture of a painted and decorated sailor holding two flags mounted on an iron balance beam.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Country (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MP11561stDibs: LU977940431932

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