Relief, ivoren tabaksrasp, Dieppe, 18e eeuw - 18.3 cm - Ivory
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
Estimate € 1,000 - € 2,000
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Ivory tobacco rasp, Dieppe, 18th century, 6.4 cm wide, 18.3 cm high, 2.5 cm deep, 84 g, antique style, unsigned, of French origin; dating circa 1780–1820 and over 200 years old, in good condition, supplied with an expert statement and an EU CITES certificate.
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Description from the seller
Finely carved ivory rasp (tobacco rasp or snuff rasp), oval and slightly tapering model. The front is richly decorated in high relief with a classical mythological scene: a semi-nude female figure at rest, flanked by two naked youths (putti or mythological figures), captured within a rococo cartouche. At the top there is a mascaron with a curly foliate ornament; at the bottom a woman's head within a shell- or leaf-motif.
The detailing is refined and plastically rendered, with attention to anatomy and drapery. The ivory shows a warm, light yellow patina with natural discolorations and some stress lines fitting age.
The rear features the original perforated metal rasp plate, heavily oxidized, indicating actual use. The object is fully functional and not merely decorative.
Function
Such rasps were used for finely grating:
- tobacco
- spices
- sometimes perfume or medicinal substances
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, richly carved examples were status symbols and personal luxury objects.
France, Dieppe
Dating: circa 1780–1820.
In good condition, small damage to the rear.
The quality of the carving suggests a specialized craftsman, possibly made for a well-to-do audience.
Comes with expert statement and an EU CITES certificate.
ATTENTION NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EU PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING.
Finely carved ivory rasp (tobacco rasp or snuff rasp), oval and slightly tapering model. The front is richly decorated in high relief with a classical mythological scene: a semi-nude female figure at rest, flanked by two naked youths (putti or mythological figures), captured within a rococo cartouche. At the top there is a mascaron with a curly foliate ornament; at the bottom a woman's head within a shell- or leaf-motif.
The detailing is refined and plastically rendered, with attention to anatomy and drapery. The ivory shows a warm, light yellow patina with natural discolorations and some stress lines fitting age.
The rear features the original perforated metal rasp plate, heavily oxidized, indicating actual use. The object is fully functional and not merely decorative.
Function
Such rasps were used for finely grating:
- tobacco
- spices
- sometimes perfume or medicinal substances
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, richly carved examples were status symbols and personal luxury objects.
France, Dieppe
Dating: circa 1780–1820.
In good condition, small damage to the rear.
The quality of the carving suggests a specialized craftsman, possibly made for a well-to-do audience.
Comes with expert statement and an EU CITES certificate.
ATTENTION NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE EU PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country of Origin
France
Style
Antique
Material
Ivory
Title of artwork
ivoren tabaksrasp, Dieppe, 18e eeuw
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
18.3 cm
Width
6.4 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Weight
84 g
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