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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

223 - Nutcracker Carved from fruitwood. The cage is decorated with…
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Estimate €120 - €150
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Description
Nutcracker Carved from fruitwood. The cage is decorated with a grotesque, laughing face emerging from a wreath of vine leaves and roses. The back is decorated with a diamond-patterned latticework. Intricately carved handle, decorated with a frieze of festoons, bevelled edges and various decorative motifs. Bears the stamped markings ‘1820’ and ‘W.S PRYOR’ England, 19th century H. 19.7 cm Minor losses Ref: a similar model is reproduced in the book ‘The Art & Character of Nutcrackers’ by Arlene Wagner, 2005, page 81
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About the sale PIERRE HÉNIN COLLECTION - FIRST SALE - I
Auction location
Auction time 09/10/2026 at 2:30 PM
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