Skulptur eines Hofnarren, süddeutsch, wohl 18. Jhdt. - photo 1

Skulptur eines Hofnarren, süddeutsch, wohl 18. Jhdt.

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€ 9 500
Auction dateClassic
14.05.2024 10:00UTC +02:00
Auctioneer
Hermann Historica
Event location
Germany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 321 | Skulptur eines Hofnarren, süddeutsch, wohl 18. Jhdt.
Skulptur eines Hofnarren, süddeutsch, wohl 18. Jhdt.
Elfenbein, plastisch geschnitzt. Fein geschnitzte Darstellung eines dickbäuchigen, kleinwüchsigen Mannes in der typischen Tracht eines Hofnarren. In seiner Rechten hält er einen Stab. Rundum besetzt mit zehn Rubin-, vier Saphir- und zwei Amethyst-Cabochons. Auf einem runden, ebonisierten Holzsockel. Elfenbein leicht rissig. Ein Stein mit Kratzern. Ein kleines Stück (Gegenstand in der linken Hand) abgebrochen. Höhe 24,5 cm bzw. 15 cm (Figur).
Das Amt des "Hofzwerges" wurde an europäischen Höfen oft vergeben. Die vielfältigen Aufgaben eines Hofzwerges beinhalteten oft auch das Amt des Hofnarren. Mit CITES-Gutachten.
Achtung: Ein Export dieses Loses aus der EU ist leider nicht möglich.
A South German sculpture of a court jester, probably 18th century
A South German sculpture of a court jester, probably 18th century
Three-dimensional carved ivory sculpture. Finely carved depiction of a potbellied man of small stature in the typical costume of a court jester, holding a rod in his right hand. Continuously set with ten ruby, four sapphire and two amethyst cabochons. Mounted on a round, ebonised wooden base. Ivory slightly cracked. One stone with scratches. A small piece (object in the left hand) broken off. Height 24.5 cm (overall) and 15 cm (figure).
The position of "court dwarf" was frequently assigned at European courts. The multiple duties of a court dwarf frequently also included the position of court jester. With CITES certificate.
Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union.
Condition: II
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