19th Century Sailor’s Woolie of the Ship-Sloop “Coquette,” circa 1880
19th Century Sailor’s Woolie of the Ship-Sloop “Coquette,” circa 1880
$4,800.00
19th Century Sailor’s Woolie of the Ship-Sloop “Coquette,” circa 1880, a handcrafted sailor’s woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of a steam-sailor at anchor, fully dressed with array of signal flags and white ensigns, with banner below inscribed “Coquette.” Oddly, the ship is under only partial standing rigging with no yardarms or gaffs present, and there are two men rowing a boat alongside in foreground. Mounted in it’s original burl veneered frame.
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19th Century Sailor’s Woolie of the Ship-Sloop “Coquette,” circa 1880, a handcrafted sailor’s woolwork picture depicting a larboard side view of a steam-sailor at anchor, fully dressed with array of signal flags and white ensigns, with banner below inscribed “Coquette.” Oddly, the ship is under only partial standing rigging with no yardarms or gaffs present, and there are two men rowing a boat alongside in foreground. Mounted in it’s original burl veneered frame.
The HMS Coquette was an Ariel Class Ship-Sloop, or gunboat, in service from 1871 to 1890.
The woolie remains in very good condition with bright colors on soft, subtle background. The frame has the expected nicks and losses.
Measures: 17-3/8 in H x 23-3/4 in W
Framed: 22-5/8 in H x 29 in W
