Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
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Mid-20th century wood model of antique fishing boat ship with sails made in Argentina
By: unknown
Material: wood, thread, fabric …
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Mid-20th century wood model of antique fishing boat ship with sails made in Argentina
By: unknown
Material: wood, thread, fabric
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished
Dimensions: 12 in x 34 in x 42 in
Date: mid-20th century
Style: Arts and Crafts, Mid-Century Modern
Place of origin: Argentina
Hand-carved from wood and carefully detailed, this mid-20th century model recreates an antique fishing boat under sail. The deck shows a hatch leading below and fittings port and starboard, with meticulously rendered ropes and pulleys securing the masts and sails. A stand allows the model to be displayed atop a surface.
Evoking the rich maritime traditions of Argentina, this intricately crafted work reflects the mid-century enthusiasm for handicrafts that elevated humble artifacts of daily life into the realm of art. Model ships like this preserve cultural heritage while demonstrating the universal human impulse to understand through creating.
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- Dimensions
- 12ʺW × 34ʺD × 42ʺH
- Styles
- Arts & Crafts
- Nautical
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Rope
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sienna
- Condition Notes
- Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and … moreLightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Wear consistent with age and use. No restorations or modifications have been made. less
Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires D. C.
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