
Very Fine Case Model Of J. Pierpont Morgan's Private Steam Yacht 'corsair Iii'
This highly detailed case model depicts J. Pierpont Morgan's celebrated private steam yacht *Corsair III*, crafted with remarkable precision by an unknown artisan. The model showcases an array of intricate features, including brass-barred skylights, mahogany cabins, raised panel bulwarks, binnacles, wheels, deck plates, a winch, and ventilator funnels. It is elegantly housed in a freestanding mahogany display case adorned with decorative marquetry inlay, making it both a testament to fine craftsmanship and a tribute to one of the most iconic private yachts of the Gilded Age.
- Medium
- Details include skylights with brass bars, mahogany cabins, raised panel bulwarks, binnacles, wheels, deck plates, winch, ventilator funnels. Mounted into a freestanding mahogany display case with marquetry inlay.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Sculptural Fantasy: The Important American Folk Art Collection of Stephen and Petra Levin
October 10, 2019
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,500
Lot 207
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