Figure - Ivoren ridder - Ivory
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€ 1,250
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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 € 1,500 - € 1,800
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Description from the seller
Antique ivory sculpture – Renaissance knight – Neo-Renaissance – Europe – circa 1850–1880.
Very refined and decorative antique ivory sculpture depicting a standing Renaissance knight in full armor.
The figure stands in a dignified, self-assured pose and rests with both hands on the hilt of his sword. In the other hand he holds an elaborately worked shield with bas-relief decoration of a crowned sovereign with a sword – a reference to medieval heraldry and knightly tradition.
The sculpture is fully carved in the round from solid ivory and shows exceptional craftsmanship. Particularly beautiful are:
The finely modeled face with mustache and beard, the detailed helmet with crest, the carefully wrought chain mail, the richly decorated belt and chest ornamentation, the meticulously carved relief on the shield.
The sculpture rests on a black-lacquered wooden plinth that gives the object a striking presentation.
Probably Germany or France,
second half of the 19th century (circa 1850–1880).
In this period, historising knight figures were especially popular within the Neo-Renaissance and Romantic movements.
This very fine piece is supplied with an expert provenance statement and an EU CITES certificate.
Attention: we ship only within the EU; please contact us first with any questions before you bid.
Antique ivory sculpture – Renaissance knight – Neo-Renaissance – Europe – circa 1850–1880.
Very refined and decorative antique ivory sculpture depicting a standing Renaissance knight in full armor.
The figure stands in a dignified, self-assured pose and rests with both hands on the hilt of his sword. In the other hand he holds an elaborately worked shield with bas-relief decoration of a crowned sovereign with a sword – a reference to medieval heraldry and knightly tradition.
The sculpture is fully carved in the round from solid ivory and shows exceptional craftsmanship. Particularly beautiful are:
The finely modeled face with mustache and beard, the detailed helmet with crest, the carefully wrought chain mail, the richly decorated belt and chest ornamentation, the meticulously carved relief on the shield.
The sculpture rests on a black-lacquered wooden plinth that gives the object a striking presentation.
Probably Germany or France,
second half of the 19th century (circa 1850–1880).
In this period, historising knight figures were especially popular within the Neo-Renaissance and Romantic movements.
This very fine piece is supplied with an expert provenance statement and an EU CITES certificate.
Attention: we ship only within the EU; please contact us first with any questions before you bid.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
635 g
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
1
Style
Antique
Title
Ivoren ridder
Country of origin
France
Material
Ivory
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
19th century
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