Antique Spanish Colonial Carved Ship Prow Sculpture

Description

Scarce Spanish Colonial era wooden boat prow. circa 1800

Born around the late 18th / early 19th century, this large … more Scarce Spanish Colonial era wooden boat prow. circa 1800

Born around the late 18th / early 19th century, this large sculptural hand-carved architectural salvaged ornamental ship element features a distinctive wave shape with curling volute, incised carving with decorative round medallion, and highly desirable heavily worn and weathered patina!

A superb example, museum quality, the artistic folk art work makes for a wonderful decorative object, intriguing cultural sculpture, rustic curiosity, as well as a unique conversational piece!

Provenance:
The Collection of prominent San Antonio entrepreneur Chris Hill.

Acquisition:
Vogt Auction, San Antonio, TX. Spanish Colonial Mexico auction catalog, 2021

Dimensions: (approx)
28" High, 18" Wide, 5" Deep less