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A German silver and ivory figural bust entitled 'The Bishop of…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
25-Oct-2010
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Description:
A German silver and ivory figural bust entitled 'The Bishop of Minden', mark of l. Neresheimer & Co, Hanau, late 19th century, bearing London import marks for 1908, Thos.callow & Sons, inspired by 17th century works, the carved ivory head of the bishop supports a high peaked silver mitre embossed with crosses and foliate motifs and an embossed silver cape to his shoulders, the bust resting on a tiered altar piece with a border bezel set with alternating cabochon garnets and pearl shells above a tiers of applied foliage and flower heads, raised on the backs of standing lions on rectangular bases, inscription to underside of base. Width 8 cm. Height 14 cm
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Category:
Sculpture/Statuary: Busts/Heads