Lot 5574 ♣ - ibid146 Varia - online only - mardi, 24. septembre 2024, 11h00
IVORY MEDALLION WITH THE PORTRAIT OF CLEOPATRA
England, late 18th/early 19th century.
Ivory carved in relief. Classicist depiction of Cleopatra's bust in profile, one breast revealed with a biting snake. In a rectangular wooden frame with an oval cut-out, a brass frame, and with a brown velour background. The reverse with old Sotheby's label G.S. Mottershead Collection 197.
Without frame 5.5 × 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:
- The G. S. Mottershead Collection.
- Sotheby's London auction, March 8, 1979, lot 197.
- 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.
- The G. S. Mottershead Collection.
- Sotheby's London auction, March 8, 1979, lot 197.
- 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.
CHF 400 / 700 | (€ 410 / 720)
Vendu pour CHF 525 (frais inclus)
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