19th Century Polychrome Man of the Sea
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 a fishery/whaling offices.
We were told he probably held a lance rather than a harpoon, but we have also seen similar 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!
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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 a fishery/whaling offices.
We were told he probably held a lance rather than a harpoon, but we have also seen similar 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!
This item will incur shipping costs.
Please check details below.
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 a fishery/whaling offices.
We were told he probably held a lance rather than a harpoon, but we have also seen similar 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!
This item will incur shipping costs.
Please check details below.
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