9th Dec, 2020 9:30
A group of four 19th century European ivory figures, comprising representations of 'The Four Seasons', each finely modelled and carved with related allegorical accoutrements, probably German or Austrian in origin, mounted to later and conforming bone and mother of pearl inlaid wooden plinths, each circa 31 cm high (to include bases).
Provenance: Private collection
Sold for £4,200
Condition Report
Godd overall condition, with some natural age-related cracking and blemishes to the ivory, the bearded male figure with a noticeable vertical natural crack running from the top of his head down to his left thigh.
A group of four 19th century European ivory figures, comprising representations of 'The Four Seasons', each finely modelled and carved with related allegorical accoutrements, probably German or Austrian in origin, mounted to later and conforming bone and mother of pearl inlaid wooden plinths, each circa 31 cm high (to include bases).
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