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an old wooden stick with a carved handle on a gray backgroundan old pipe with a wooden handle sitting on top of a table
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

220 - Pipe Made from carved fruitwood and glass. The bowl is richl…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Pipe Made from carved fruitwood and glass. The bowl is richly carved with a couple in love: the gentleman is a soldier and the lady, a civilian, is seated in front of him. On the back of the bowl, the same couple is depicted, with the gentleman presenting the lady with a bouquet of flowers. Surrounding these two figures are curious soldiers, flanked by various animals and lush vegetation. The stem is equally richly decorated, featuring a man covering his nakedness (presumably Adam), vegetation, animals including a deer’s head, snakes and lizards. The eyes are made of sulphide. Late 19th century L. 65 cm Spout added and putty used to secure the pipe to the bowl From the sale: ‘The Wonderful World of Patrick Diant’, 21 and 22 November 2013, Ferri Auction House, lot 472, expert Mr Houzé Also featured in the sale of 4 April 2018, Ferri auction house, lot 218, expert Mr Houzé
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About the sale PIERRE HÉNIN COLLECTION - FIRST SALE - I
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Auction time 09/10/2026 at 2:30 PM
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