Lot 172:
Description
A collection of decorative wooden objects including several wood-inlay marquetry and parquetry panels depicting European street scenes, rural landscapes, and architectural views. The lot includes a carved buffalo-shaped cutting board with an inset wooden spreader and spoon, bearing a burned-in brand for FortWhyte Alive. A group of carved animal figures is present, featuring camels or giraffes and a pair of stylized elephant-form bookends. The assortment also comprises various turned wooden items such as bowls, a large circular tray supporting several small cups, and a turned wood table lamp base.
Additional items include a woven basket with a fitted lid featuring geometric patterns, miniature wooden chalet models, a hand-painted decorative dish depicting a mountain scene, and a nested doll set. One framed panel depicts two stylized figures in profile rendered in textured natural fibres. A wooden letter rack or organiser and a carved decorative box with pierced openwork panels are also included. Several pieces bear adhesive labels with inventory codes, such as B1413 on the buffalo board and B1413M on a turned bowl.
Condition report:
The collection appears in generally good condition with surface wear consistent with age and display. Minor scuffs and scratches are visible to the frames of several marquetry panels (photo 1). The woven basket shows no visible breaks to the weave (photo 1). The turned wood lamp base exhibits light dust accumulation (photo 3). The hand-painted dish shows some minor paint loss to the rim (photo 4). No significant structural damage or losses are visible to the carved figures or woodenware.
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