Lot #160 - An ivory and mother of pearl mounted wooden tryptych, possibly Dieppe
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:19 Jul 2016 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:160
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Lot Description:An ivory and mother of pearl mounted wooden tryptych, possibly Dieppe
the central panel depicting Frederick II of Prussia and Voltaire strolling together in a grand hall, the hinged side panels displaying a single portrait of each man in oval frame. the surrounding field in mother-of-pearl decorated with scrolling foliate and mask head motifs, and similarly decorated borders alternatiing with narrow iridescent mother-of-pearl bands, the outer border comprising ivory panels with interlocking rope patterns in relief and with rosettes to corners
41 cm high, 63 cm wide (open) -
Estimate:A$3,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
