Description
Antique Hand-Carved Fish Trade Sign with Gilt Painted Surface, Circa Late 19th - Early 20th Century. Likely produced as a trade / shop sign. Wood body with hand-carved surface details. The body has applied gesso and red base paint with a gilt surface. Likely modeled after a sheepshead fish. Unsigned.
Specs: 12 1/4" L | 6" H | 1 7/8" D of fish | 2 1/4" D including hardware
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great antique condition. Excellent surface patina with minimal losses to painted surface details as pictured.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Paint, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Animals
Specs: 12 1/4" L | 6" H | 1 7/8" D of fish | 2 1/4" D including hardware
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Great antique condition. Excellent surface patina with minimal losses to painted surface details as pictured.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Paint, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Animals
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Great antique condition. Excellent surface patina with minimal losses to painted surface details as pictured.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
6 x 12.25 x 2.25 in
Antique Hand-Carved Fish Trade Sign With Gilt Painted Surface, Circa Late 19th - Early 20th Century
Estimate $750-$1,350
Starting Bid
$360
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