Lot 1050 ♣ - A210 Decorative Arts - Thursday, 19. September 2024, 02.00 PM
MOUNTED IVORY RELIEF WITH A DEPICTION OF DIANA
Germany, Dresden, ca. 1700, attributed to Paul Heermann (1673-1732).
Rectangular ivory plaque carved in relief, mounted in a partly gilt silver frame with a mirror on the back. Depiction of a partially draped, seated Diana with bow, arrow and quiver in a forest. Monogrammed PH. lower right.
10.5 × 6.5 cm.
Ivory with two small cracks in the treetop top left and a small break in the tree trunk next to Diana's upper body. Silver frame partly oxidized, rubbed and with scratches. Mirror partly oxidized.
Provenance:
- Sotheby's, London, Old Master Sculpture auction, July 5, 2016, lot 86.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above auction.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
Provenance:
- Sotheby's, London, Old Master Sculpture auction, July 5, 2016, lot 86.
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne, acquired at the above auction.
Due to the use of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
For the exportation of this item a CITES license is required. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. For further information please contact the department.
CHF 3 000 / 5 000 | (€ 3 090 / 5 150)
Sold for CHF 2 750 (including buyer's premium)