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Collection of Four Small Bing Gunboats Germany, circa 1905–1914
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- tin, paint
A small but attractive flotilla in a variety of sizes, configurations, and colors, the largest being an uncharacteristically cheery boat with tan deck and steel blue over red hull. Also includes a more somber grey over charcoal two-funneled boat with lithographed wooden deck, a slightly larger boat with two funnels, fixed guns fore and aft, finished in three shades of brown, and a grey over maroon boat with two funnels and twin screw. All fitted with clockwork mechanism concealed within the hull.
Lengths range from 7 ½ to 11 inches
Lengths range from 7 ½ to 11 inches
Condition
The largest boat is in immaculate condition, the grey over charcoal boat has minor flaking to the hull, the slightly larger boat with two funnels has been repainted, and the smallest is missing the foremast and has minor wear.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.