Three Bénitier-shell balls.
Probably made for a curiosity cabinet, these three spheres were from the large mollusk, Tridacna Gigas. 19. Jh.? 10,5 cm diam. each.
Provenance:
Noble Endicott Collection, New York, USA,
Collection J. Timmermans, Brussels. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 813.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 800.- to EUR 1,000.-
Three Bénitier-shell balls.
Probably made for a curiosity cabinet, these three spheres were from the large mollusk, Tridacna Gigas. 19. Jh.? 10,5 cm diam. each.
Provenance:
Noble Endicott Collection, New York, USA,
Collection J. Timmermans, Brussels. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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