SUMMER SOUTHERN FINE ESTATES & COLLECTIBLES
Lot 114:
Description
Glass enclosed diorama model of the sailing vessel San Jose of Mataro (Barcelona, Spain). Inscription on bottom reads "Pailebot San Jose, de Mataro, navegando de bolina el dia 27 de Agosto de 1884 frente a Maracaibo. Captain Jose Roig y Alsina. 225 Tons". Which translates approximately as "Schooner San Jose of Mataro, sailing from off the bow in front of Maracaibo (Venezuela) on August 27, 1884. Captain Jose Roig y Alsina. 225 Tons." Made by J.J. P. in Barcelona. The shadow box measures 19.5"x15"x2 3/4". Weight 6 pds. PROVENANCE: A Charleston SC Private Collection
Condition: good
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