Large German Hand-Painted Noah’s Ark Collection

Large German Hand-Painted Noah's Ark Collection

Lot# 42

Price

SOLD: $475

Description

Late 19th C. To include: (A) Ark with wooden gangplank. Hinged top and side. 9″ high x 15″ wide x 4″ deep. (B) Smaller ark with original paint. Bird motif. 3″ high x 6 3/4″ wide x 2 1/4″ deep. (C) Small ark. Underside of lid lists various animals and figures in pencil. 2 1/2″ high x 5 1/2″ wide x 2″ deep. (D) Approximately (115) animals including oxen, horses, pigs, deer, cows, sheep, dogs, cats, and birds. Various sizes from 1″ to 4″ wide. (E) Four standing female figures. (A) Original paint shows minor wear. (B) Good original condition with minor wear. (C) Cloth hinges are broken. Minor paint loss. (D) Various states of condition. Some with paint loss, chipping, flaking, etc. (E) One shows chipped hat. Paint loss and surface wear.

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