$250
American, 20th century (circa 1945). World War II military diorama depicting a long M26 Dragon Wagon loading a captured German Sd.Kfz 234/2 "Puma" armored vehicle. Highly detailed scene with bombed brick building with ivy growth on exterior with somber gravesite with cross, soldier on radio beside small wood chair and makeshift table, a wheeled wagon with hay, a dead solider, other figures with weapons, barrels, and rocks on a distressed road. Model rendered in 1/35 scale. Overall raised on a wooden base and measures approximately 10.5", width 28.7", depth 18.75".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-10-05