Lot Essay
It is interesting to note that it is very unusual to have a figurehead with an extended hand.
Details
A polychrome carved wood ship's figurehead
modelled as Admiral Lord Nelson, uniformed with head slightly to dexter, the Order of the Bath to his chest, his left hand held out, 19th century -- 47in. (119.4cm) high
modelled as Admiral Lord Nelson, uniformed with head slightly to dexter, the Order of the Bath to his chest, his left hand held out, 19th century -- 47in. (119.4cm) high
Literature
James Ayres, British Folk Art, Barrie and Jenkins, London 1976. Overlook Press, Woodstock, N.Y. 1977. P.75.