eBay Find: Pipe Rack

[AlanJohn]

What a great find. Wish I'd seen it first. Well caught.

 

[Oystermouth]

I believe I mentioned that I had purchased one of these before Christmas for £21. It finally arrived about two weeks ago but as January is when I have to get all my taxes done I have only just managed to have a really good look.

I was not prepared for the treasure trove I got.

I should apologise for all the mess in the background - been unpacking for ages.

The most surprising find was a beautifully carved briar. I believe it to be French as I think it represents Marianne - The Spirit of the Revolution. I cannot track down the markings or find anything about it so any help would be much appreciated.

The strange thing about Marianne is that although she has been handled extensively - thumb polish on left cheek - she hasn't been smoked! Perhaps some French politician just used it for gesticulating a lot!

 

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[CharlG]

This is so cool! What a great find!

 

[dshpipes]

Sweet catch! I don't usually go for figurals but I really like that one. The way her head is slightly tilted really adds to the composition.

 

[BuckeyeBoy34]

Very cool you got a deal at 21 pounds!!

 

[Oystermouth]

I was recently offered $150 for the figural but I'm going to keep it until I can research some more.