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a close up of a wooden object with a rope on ita close up of a wooden figure with a rope around it ' s neck
DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

478 - Tinderbox Made of an unidentified material (a sort of red re…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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Description
Tinderbox Made of an unidentified material (a sort of red resin) and fabric. Anthropomorphic in form, it takes the shape of a ‘Père la colique’ figure, wearing clogs and a beret, with his hands resting on his stomach whilst crouching. The wheel for advancing the wick is positioned between the figure’s legs in a very ‘erect’ manner, and the wick emerges from his bottom. This illustrates the expression ‘to have a fire under one’s bum’. Height of the figure: 7.5 cm The handle of the wheel is missing
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About the sale PIERRE HÉNIN COLLECTION - FIRST SALE - II
Auction location
Auction time 09/11/2026 at 2:30 PM
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