
Folk Art Noah's Ark Circa 1850
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Great Folk Art Noah's Ark circa 1850. This GREAT German Ark from circa 1850 is very unusual in that it looks like the biblical Noah's Ark of old prints and paintings. It rests on a stand with carved fishes on the frame of the stand. The figures are top-quality and retain their original colors. They comprise 7 members of Noah's Family, 8 pairs of animals, 17 single animals, 18 pairs of birds, 10 single birds a total of 86 figures. There are some small repairs but overall the condition is excellent. "Dimensions: The Ark is 15.5"" long and 10"" high when it is on the stand. The smallest animals are about 1.5"" long and the larger animals are up to 4.5"" long."
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Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $26.29 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Location: This item ships from Kansas.
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Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
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Authenticity:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic. Please contact us if there is a misrepresentation so that the item can be returned.
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that your purchase from this auction does not meet your expectations, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. If the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, U.S. buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Auction Curated By
Clifford Wallach
Tramp Art, Folk Art & Americana ExpertRelated Searches

0086: Folk Art Noah's Ark Circa 1850
Sold for $3,200
•1 BidEst. $2,200 - $2,500•Starting Price $1
Americana AuctionAug 20, 2017 11:00 AM EDTBuyer's Premium 10%
Lot 0086 Details
Description
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Great Folk Art Noah's Ark circa 1850. This GREAT German Ark from circa 1850 is very unusual in that it looks like the biblical Noah's Ark of old prints and paintings. It rests on a stand with carved fishes on the frame of the stand. The figures are top-quality and retain their original colors. They comprise 7 members of Noah's Family, 8 pairs of animals, 17 single animals, 18 pairs of birds, 10 single birds a total of 86 figures. There are some small repairs but overall the condition is excellent. "Dimensions: The Ark is 15.5"" long and 10"" high when it is on the stand. The smallest animals are about 1.5"" long and the larger animals are up to 4.5"" long."
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $26.29 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Location: This item ships from Kansas.
Authenticity:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic. Please contact us if there is a misrepresentation so that the item can be returned.
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that your purchase from this auction does not meet your expectations, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. If the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, U.S. buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
Shipping:
Authenticity:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic. Please contact us if there is a misrepresentation so that the item can be returned.
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that your purchase from this auction does not meet your expectations, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. If the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, U.S. buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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