Lot 5573 ♣ - ibid146 Varia - online only - mardi, 24. septembre 2024, 11h00
IVORY RELIEF, PROBABLY DEPICTING THE ORACLE OF DELPHI
18th century.
Octagonal ivory plaque carved in relief. Mythological depiction, probably of the enthroned Pythia as High Priestess of the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, surrounded by a curtain and kneeling and praying women as well as a seated woman with a child in her lap. In the background: a sacrificial bowl with rising smoke and temple architecture. The edge of the octagonal relief features a pearl and acanthus frieze. Mounted on a wooden support, the back covered with leather.
Without wooden support 9.2 × 6.5 cm.
Cet objet contient des matériaux d'espèces en voie de disparition et est soumis à certaines restrictions commerciales. Les acheteurs potentiels doivent se familiariser avec les réglementations douanières pertinentes avant de faire une offre s'ils ont l'intention de l'importer dans un autre pays
Provenance:
- Miami, January 1989 (according to the inventory).
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne.
Due to the processing of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
- Miami, January 1989 (according to the inventory).
- Collection Dr. E. Boehlen, Berne.
Due to the processing of protected materials and the lack of documentation, this object cannot be exported from Switzerland.
CHF 300 / 500 | (€ 310 / 520)
Vendu pour CHF 250 (frais inclus)
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