The auction will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 19:00 (Israel time).
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LOT 176:
Christopher Columbus's ship - an impressive tabletop pop-up display
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Sold for: $140
Start price:
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120
Buyer's Premium: 22%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Christopher Columbus's ship - an impressive tabletop pop-up display
CRISTOPH COLUMBUS GENUENSIS SANTA MARIA - The "Santa Maria" ship of the Italian sailor, one of the greatest explorers of all time - Christopher Columbus. A large pop-up tabletop display of Christopher Columbus's ship.
The display opens like a book, with Columbus's ship and accompanying ships unfolding when opening. On the front cover, the ship's helm can be moved, showing the route Columbus took on his way to the American continent. On the back, the famous scene of Columbus arriving on land and meeting the indigenous people for the first time is visible, as well as additional scenes from planning his journey to America.
Base dimensions: 46x33 cm. Height: 28 cm. Good condition.
