{"product_id":"20th-century-model-of-the-schooner-yacht-america-christies-provenance","title":"20th Century Model of the Schooner Yacht America – Christie's Provenance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b7dfdc811c1cdedc\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20th Century Model of the Schooner Yacht America – Christie's Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eItem: #4338\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevate your collection with this exquisite, historic ship model boasting distinguished auction provenance. This piece was formerly featured as Lot 36 in the Christie's New York Maritime auction held on Tuesday 30 July 2002. Identified as a model of the renowned schooner yacht \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece was crafted by an anonymous American builder in the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrior to the auction, Christie's placed an estimated value of $2,000–$4,000 on this magnificent piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Specifications \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the Christie's catalog description, the model is constructed with the following features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHull Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A solid hull model featuring black painted topsides and a copper clad bottom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeck Detailing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The deck is intricately fitted with numerous details, including anchors, anchor davits, deck eyes, turning blocks, skylights, ship's boats on davits, companionways, windlass, and a tiller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRigging \u0026amp; Sails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is fully rigged with two masts, comprehensive standing and running rigging, a full suit of linen sails, an American yacht ensign, and a name pennant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting (Per Catalog):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original catalog notes the model is mounted on a mahogany board with wood cradles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65×11.5×54 in. (165.1×29.2×137.2 cm.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History of the Yacht America\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model pays tribute to one of the most famous vessels in racing history. In August 1851, members of the New York Yacht Club competed in the Queen's Cup with the original 170-ton schooner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sailed against 14 yachts from the Royal Yacht Squadron in a historic race around the Isle of Wight. She claimed victory, winning the prize of a silver cup. In 1857, this prestigious cup was presented to the New York Yacht Club to be held as a world trophy, forever after known as the America's Cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northeastern Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52980063109401,"sku":"4338","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/5486\/3129\/files\/20thCenturyModeloftheSchoonerYachtAmerica_ChristiesProvenance-4338.jpg?v=1786551749","url":"https:\/\/northeasterncollection.com\/products\/20th-century-model-of-the-schooner-yacht-america-christies-provenance","provider":"northeastern collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}