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Lot #34 - A scrimshaw powder horn engraved with a tallship and kangaroo

  • Auction House:
    Mossgreen
  • Sale Name:
    Australian & Colonial History
  • Sale Date:
    28 Jun 2016
  • Lot #:
    34
  • Lot Description:
    A scrimshaw powder horn engraved with a tallship and kangaroo
    after George Stubbs’ “The Kongouro of New Holland”.
    34cm long
  • Notes:
    Stubbs was an English painter best known for his painting of horses. His painting of "The Kanouro from New Holland" was the first painting a a kangaroo by a European (note his original drawing was not done from a live subject). The painting was commissioned by naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, who had accompanied Captain James Cook to Australia aboard The Endeavour, 18th Century. ♦ This lot has been identified at the time of cataloguing as containing organic material which may be subject to export or import restrictions. The absence of this symbol is not a guarantee that export or import restrictions will not apply. Plese visit www.cites.org for further information.
  • Estimate:
    A$800 - 1,200
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Precious Objects

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.



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