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2660 - Large bust of a young woman clad in donkey skin
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Large bust of a young woman clad in donkey skin Hollow stone casting, marble base. 19th/20th century. Illegibly inscribed "F... B... France." H 73. 29 kg. A young woman wrapped in donkey skin. Possible reference to a traditional European fairy tale that became world-famous primarily through the French writer Charles Perrault under the title *Peau d’âne* (*Donkey Skin*) in 1694. Signs of age and wear; base heavily chipped (possibly repaired); a crack on the back; chips; tips of the donkey’s ears broken and repaired. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. For this lot, we recommend personal pickup, delivery by a shipping company, or shipping via ThePackengers. Auction time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 3:36 p.m. (CET) Large bust of a young woman wearing a donkey-skin cloak Hollow-cast stone, marble base. 19th/20th century. Illegibly inscribed “F... B... France”. H 73. 29 kg. A young woman wrapped in donkey skin. Possible reference to a traditional European fairy tale that became world-famous primarily through the French writer Charles Perrault under the title *Peau d'âne* (Donkey Skin) in 1694. Signs of age and wear; base heavily chipped (possibly repaired); a crack on the reverse; chips; tips of the donkey’s ears broken off and reattached. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, fine art transport, or shipping via ThePackengers. Call time is Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated at 3:36 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.
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WENDL Day 3/4: Glass, Ceramics, Sculptures, SilverAuction house
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