Lot 5361 ♣ - ibid150 Collection of Walking Sticks/Canes from the Estate of Dr Ernst Boehlen - Tuesday, 01. April 2025, 9.30 AM
WALKING STICK WITH PIERROT GRIP
Probably French, ca. 1900.
Carved ivory grip, partly dyed black, in the shape of a masked Pierrot bust. Gilt metal band with embossed tendril motif. The upper part of the shaft in smooth ivory, the lower part in ebony. Horn tip.
L 94 cm.
Provenance:
- Collection of Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired from the above dealer.
Due to the use of protected materials, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
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Conditionreport:
- grip with chips and small cracks<br>- crack in the upper part of the shaft CHF 400 / 600 | (€ 410 / 620)
Sold for CHF 1 250 (including buyer's premium)