17th Century Chebec Maritime Model by Robin Port-Louis

A maritime model, Chebec, by Robin Port-Louis, the hardwoods…
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A maritime model, Chebec, by Robin Port-Louis, the hardwoods used to create this model include bois noire, boise jeaunne, catia, bois de rose, bois de fer. The Chebec was a highly manoeuvrable galley type of warship with lanteen sails, the vessel was regarded as one of the best battle worthy sailing vessels of the 17th century, scale 1:30, 150 cm long. Provenance: Christie's Australia, the Gaetan Barallon collection of maritime models, 26 March 2002, lot 348

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  • Decor Bois - "Decor bois" is a French term that translates to "wood decor" in English. It refers to decorative elements painted on porcelain items that simulate decorations in timber, such as carvings.

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