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A 20th-century hand-carved wooden figurine of a sea captain

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Start price: £24

Estimated price: £40 - £70

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Description

A hand-carved folk-art style wooden figurine depicting a nautical figure, identified as a sea captain or sailor. The character is depicted with a full beard and a peaked officer’s cap featuring an incised anchor emblem. The figure is wearing a double-breasted pea coat with hands tucked into the pockets. The carving is set upon an integral rectangular base designed to resemble a wooden deck or crate, featuring stylized incised lines and circular motifs. The item is constructed from wood with a dark brown stain and a polished wax or varnish finish. Several incised marks consisting of small circles and straight lines are present on the base and pedestal sides; these appear decorative in nature as no legible alphabetic or numerical maker’s marks are visible.

Height: 29 cm
Base: 10 cm x 7.5 cm.


Condition report:

The figurine is in good overall condition. There is minor surface wear and light scratching consistent with age and handling. No significant chips, cracks, or evidence of professional repairs are evident.