Australian Vintage Model Sailboat, Restored, c.a. 1940's

This vintage totally restored model sailboat will surely "turn heads" as you display it in your favorite room.

The "Grand Soleil 40" as named by its owner, an avid collector of fine nautical antiques from Australia has denoted.
This very sleek and attractive racing schooner was sent to me by its owner for a minor restoration. After it was completed, he decided to consign it with RJL Antiquities. As I am very selective in what I consider for consignment, the restoration had gone so well and I was very happy to do so.

We added new cloth sails and some replacement hardware that was acceptable for it's period of origin, mid 1940's. The hull and keel were repainted to it's original colors. After adding new rigging but keeping as much "originality' as possible, I added the brass name plate to finally finish the restoration. The boat stand is very unique with the base made of "Tiger Oak" and the bottom felted with high grade black felting.

This exceptional model yacht measures 36"L x 7.5"W x 46"H. A larger yacht which is in very much in demand.

Please review the "Specifications and Value" information below.
Thank you!


SPECIFICATIONS AND VALUATION

The following is a list of factors which are considered in our ship model Appraisal/Evaluation if applicable.

1. General quality of craftsmanship: Excellent
2. Provenance: Brisbane, Australia
3. Rarity (i.e.: P.O.W. & DOCKYARD vs C.W. MORGAN) Member: Vintage foreign antique
4. Historically accurate (regards to plans/research) The International Society of Appraisers
5. Builder (reputation) International Congress of Maritime Museums
6. Methods & materials used in construction American Institute for Conservation of Historic Value: Solid Wood
7. Uniformity of scale and proportion Artistic Works: Accurate
8. Size (2” vs 10’) Nautical Research Guild: 36” L X 7.5”W X 46”H.
9. Present condition: Excellent: Fully restored.
10. Era & vessel type: 1940 to 1945: Full Keel sailboat model yacht. Display only.
11. Sails: Custom made linen, new.
12. Finish (painted or natural). Painted to original colors.
13. Overall display and presentation: Excellent

Class A
Scratch-Built Model: Model built entirely from scratch materials by the builder with no commercially fabricated parts except cordage, chain
and belaying pins.
Class B
Modified Scratch-Built Model: Model built from scratch, but supplemented by the use of some commercially fabricated accessories.
Class C
Modified Kit Model: Model built from materials provided in commercial kit, supplemented by other commercially fabricated parts or by
scratch-built parts.
Class D
Kit Model: Model built entirely from materials provided in commercial kits.
Special
Sub Categories: Model built and/or displayed in any of the following methods:
Antique • Waterline • Cross Section • Cut-Away • Exposed Interior • Sailing • Half Hull • Rare Materials • Diorama • Power • Mechanized •
Builders’ Model • Extreme Miniature • Ship-in-a-Bottle • Shadowbox • Americana • Folk Art • Decorative • Pond Model : Model, fully restored by RJL Antiquities.

This unique and historic yacht would make a great gift for that special person who likes history and the open sea. A truly wonderful piece of history that will " Turn Heads" and grow in investment value.

We ship all of our boats (free next day shipping) with some assembly required. We detach the sails and rigging for safe shipment. Instructions for minor assembly will be enclosed. Attach the sails and rigging and your boat is ready to enjoy!

Value: $950 to $1000 (Auction or Retail) 2026

DISCLAIMER:
Appraisal estimates or evaluations of items sold by RJL Antiquities are solely deemed as "Estimates of Value" at time of purchase. Such estimates may change according to market conditions, time of sale or reappraisal of items sold. RJL Antiquities accepts no responsible for these potential "Market fluctuations" and does advise buyers of such goods of these potential situations upon acknowledgement of purchase.