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3 - ‘The Faun’ Whistle
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
‘The Faun’ Whistle Made from elephant ivory of the ‘Proboscidean Elephantidae spp.’ type (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis). A flattened, full-relief statuette forming the handle, depicting a faun wearing a crown and a belt of vine leaves over his goat’s coat, his torso bare and playing cymbals. He stands emerging from a sort of horn, which serves as the body of the whistle. This is extended by the mouthpiece of the whistle, which is non-functional. Late 19th century H. 12.5 cm Gross weight: 41.36 grams CITES permit no.: FR2601300081-K Cracks and a glued repair on the back of the head, and another on the foreleg
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 2:30 PM
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