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340 - Star Coins—a fully sculpted ivory figurine of a child in a thin shirt collecting star coins (glass diamonds added). Based on the Brothers Grimm tale from 1819. A poor girl gradually gives away her last clothes and her bread to others in need and is ultimately rewarded by heaven. Very fine carving—additional oval base ring, hollowed out; the lower base plate is likely missing. Additionally, the figure’s base features small feet made of crystal. Probably Erbach, ca. 1880. Height 12 cm.
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Star Coins—a fully sculpted ivory figurine of a child in a thin shirt collecting star coins (glass diamonds added). Based on the Brothers Grimm tale from 1819. A poor girl gradually gives away her last clothes and her bread to others in need and is ultimately rewarded by heaven. Very fine carving—additional oval base ring, hollowed out; the lower base plate is likely missing. Additionally, the figure’s base features small feet made of crystal. Probably Erbach, ca. 1880. Height 12 cm. A valid EU CITES certificate is available. This item can only be sold and shipped within the European Union. No shipping to the UK, USA, or Switzerland. Ivory carving, 18th/19th century. 340
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Art and Antiques No. 80. Daniel Meyer Auction, MünsterAuction house
Daniel Meyer - Antiquitäten & Auktionen +49 2 51 48 28 572 auktionenmeyer@web.deDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.