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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

611 - Devil’s walking stick Made of burl wood, timber and horn. Th…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Description
Devil’s walking stick Made of burl wood, timber and horn. The carved knob is adorned with the serpent from Genesis, biting into the forbidden fruit and perched upon the head of the horned Devil. A toad is being strangled by the serpent’s tail. A large leaf bears the initials ‘LS’ on the pages of an open book. The shaft is simply finished in smooth wood, ending in a horn foot. 19th-century pommel, more recent shaft (re-fitted) H. 91 cm Signs of wear to the horn
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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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