Sculpture, Pipe et son pot de tabac - 22.5 cm - Marble






Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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This unsigned, polychrome marble sculpture of a pipe beside a tobacco packet, titled “Pipe et son pot de tabac”, was probably made in the second half of the 20th century and measures 45.5 × 22.5 × 15 cm.
Description from the seller
Grand monumental handcrafted sculpture of a marble pipe and a pack of tobacco in polychrome solid marble – Unique piece of tobacconology – 45.5 cm
Exceptionally imposing decorative sculpture entirely made of solid marble, depicting a large curved pipe resting beside a traditional tobacco pack on a rectangular base.
- The pipe: carved from a block of veined red polished marble (imitating briar) for the bowl and stem, and from polished black marble for the curved mouthpiece. Bright finish of excellent quality.
- The tobacco pack: a white-veined marble cube adorned with two red borders engraved with the golden inscription "TABAC" on the front face and a golden eight-pointed star on the side.
- The base: a thick rectangular plaque of speckled black marble, engraved in the center with the intertwined golden initials DG.
This is very likely a unique piece of artisanal craftsmanship made to order in the second half of the 20th century (pipe-smokers competition trophy, prestigious gift or display item for an old tobacconist's shop).
Very good overall condition.
Careful packaging and quick shipping.
Seller's Story
Grand monumental handcrafted sculpture of a marble pipe and a pack of tobacco in polychrome solid marble – Unique piece of tobacconology – 45.5 cm
Exceptionally imposing decorative sculpture entirely made of solid marble, depicting a large curved pipe resting beside a traditional tobacco pack on a rectangular base.
- The pipe: carved from a block of veined red polished marble (imitating briar) for the bowl and stem, and from polished black marble for the curved mouthpiece. Bright finish of excellent quality.
- The tobacco pack: a white-veined marble cube adorned with two red borders engraved with the golden inscription "TABAC" on the front face and a golden eight-pointed star on the side.
- The base: a thick rectangular plaque of speckled black marble, engraved in the center with the intertwined golden initials DG.
This is very likely a unique piece of artisanal craftsmanship made to order in the second half of the 20th century (pipe-smokers competition trophy, prestigious gift or display item for an old tobacconist's shop).
Very good overall condition.
Careful packaging and quick shipping.
