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Carved, openwork oak element depicting the allegories of Time carrying an hourglass and Death holding a scythe, both seated on scrolls. The winged old man and the skeleton grasp the ouroboros serpent placed between them, in which an olive branch and a flaming sword cross. Flanders, late 17th century H. 31 cm - L. 59.5 cm (minor accidents and restorations) This fine wood carving should be considered a vanitas, an image of the fragility of destiny and the triumph of death.

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Carved, openwork oak element depicting the allegories of Time carrying an hourglass and Death holding a scythe, both seated on scrolls. The winged old man and the skeleton grasp the ouroboros serpent placed between them, in which an olive branch and a flaming sword cross. Flanders, late 17th century H. 31 cm - L. 59.5 cm (minor accidents and restorations) This fine wood carving should be considered a vanitas, an image of the fragility of destiny and the triumph of death.

Estimate 2 500 - 3 000 EUR

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For sale on Wednesday 26 Jun : 14:30 (CEST)
paris, France
Giquello
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mercredi 26 juin - 11:00/12:00, Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot
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