A 19th Century ships figurehead in the form of a mermaid, with long hair, bare breasted, shells at the shoulders, painted <I>(some paint loss and cracks)</I> -- 39in. (99cm.) high | Christie's

Sale 7405

Maritime

London, South Kensington

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14 November 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 51

A 19th Century ships figurehead in the form of a mermaid, with long hair, bare breasted, shells at the shoulders, painted (some paint loss and cracks) -- 39in. (99cm.) high

Price realised

GBP 7,475

Estimate

GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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A 19th Century ships figurehead in the form of a mermaid, with long hair, bare breasted, shells at the shoulders, painted (some paint loss and cracks) -- 39in. (99cm.) high
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