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Lot 1320* ♣ - A198 Ivory collection - Thursday, 30. September 2021, 11.00 AM

LIDDED TANKARD "THE WEDDING OF BACCHUS AND ARIADNE"

Germany, ca. 1860/80.
Ivory, carved in high relief. The walls, circumferentially decorated with the wedding procession of Bacchus and Ariadne, on a chariot drawn by panthers, followed by putti playing music. The lid, decorated with a putto eating grapes. On mascaron feet. Handle with a faun and a naked woman as well as a mascaron.
H 35 cm.
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.


Minimal cracks, minor signs of use.


CHF 4 000 / 7 000 | (€ 4 120 / 7 220)

Sold for CHF 10 000 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.