Figure - Rhinoceros - Malachite

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He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.

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Description from the seller

A large and heavy figure of a rhinoceros, measuring circa 26,5cm in length and weighing 3334g, of exceptional quality and colour, with intricate pattern markings. Carved from a solid block of malachite sourced from the Belgian Congo, circa first half to middle of the 20th century.

Condition: Tip of horn slightly chipped, repair at the hind leg, minor wobble, partly corrected with translucent rubber spacers.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A large and heavy figure of a rhinoceros, measuring circa 26,5cm in length and weighing 3334g, of exceptional quality and colour, with intricate pattern markings. Carved from a solid block of malachite sourced from the Belgian Congo, circa first half to middle of the 20th century.

Condition: Tip of horn slightly chipped, repair at the hind leg, minor wobble, partly corrected with translucent rubber spacers.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
3334 g
Title
Rhinoceros
Country of origin
Belgium
Material
Malachite
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
12 cm
Width
26.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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