Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(Lot) Souvenir Architectural Building Models & Statuettes

Price realized
$603
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$475
Category
Metal & Woodwork
Sold
September 6, 2024
Sale
DAY 1- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot) Souvenir and commemorative architectural models, comprising buildings and tourist attractions, various materials and finishes, highlights include: (1) Tower of Dubai; (1) Malaysian Petronas Towers, suspending small watch face; (1) "Offerandes pour la construction de la Basilique de Notre Dame du Cap" coin bank; (1) Laptis Magna market, Libya, on wood base; (1) Pakistani Khyber Pass Fortress, retaining plaque commemorating its gifting by the commandant and officers of the Guardians of the Khyber Pass, signed Durrani & Sons; (2) Sphinx bookends; (1) Cambodian Angkor Wat desk stand, retaining glass inkwell, commemorating its debut at the Paris Colonial Exposition of 1931; tallest: approx 18.25"h, 3.5"w, 3"d, 38.5lbs total Note: THERE ARE NO CONDITION REPORTS AVAILABLE ON THE SOUVENIR LOTS. This lot contains both vintage and newer items. Many will have small imperfections, dents and minor loss.  Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there are no refunds based on condition Provenance: from a fine Houston estate

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.