square_PNG_wood man 1.png
square_PNG_wood man 1.png

19th Century Shop Display Polychrome Man of the Sea

£1,200.00

19th Century Polychrome Man of the Sea.
A whaler or seaman once holding something, a rope, flag, whaling lance, to be displayed in the window of fishery/whaling offices.
We were told he probably held a lance rather than a harpoon, but we have also seen sailor figures holding rope.
Unless you can find us a time machine then we cannot find absolute provenance, but in all his polychrome glory he would have been painted beautifully, and when first found by the previous owner he wore a blue and white striped top which disintegrated over time.
Our man has been conserved by a professional conservationist.
He stands approx. 68.5 cm tall from the base to his Tar (Jack Tar) hat....they actually painted their hats with tar to keep them dry!

19th Century Polychrome Man of the Sea.
A whaler or seaman once holding something, a rope, flag, whaling lance, to be displayed in the window of fishery/whaling offices.
We were told he probably held a lance rather than a harpoon, but we have also seen sailor figures holding rope.
Unless you can find us a time machine then we cannot find absolute provenance, but in all his polychrome glory he would have been painted beautifully, and when first found by the previous owner he wore a blue and white striped top which disintegrated over time.
Our man has been conserved by a professional conservationist.
He stands approx. 68.5 cm tall from the base to his Tar (Jack Tar) hat....they actually painted their hats with tar to keep them dry!

DELIVERY:
Shipping is not included in the purchase price.
Email us on enquiries@artoftheantique.com for shipping rates.
PICTURES:
Please note that only the item listed in the title are the item/items for sale, any other items shown in the picture's are just for display purposes and to dress the photograph.
Please refer to pictures for the condition.
Please check terms and conditions.