Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture
center piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model
of the sailing ship “Margaret”. Votive ship. Height 54″ width:
61″ and depth: 15″.
The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work
is evident. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as
evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet
long.
This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model
was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and
they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever
was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life.
A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship
model displayed in a church. As a rule, votive ships are constructed and given
as gifts to the church by seamen and ship builders. They are relatively common
in churches in the Scandinavian countries Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland,
in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Spain. Common in France, in coastal
towns either as model ships (generally made by sailors after escaping a
shipwreck) or as paintings, they are known under the Latin term of Ex-Voto. Antique
Dealer Los Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd . Very decorative
in a library , entryway , living room , dining room , a chapel.
An outstanding Piece of Art in an office as a grand statement
of a collector’s item . Truly a statement piece, a work of art, a beautiful
sculpture . As expected Cracks over the decades , losses but overall good
condition. Best be picked up in person. great gift idea for an office holiday
season , collector , or a house warming gift
