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Piguet Hôtel des Ventes

1468 - St John the Baptist in the Desert, after Raphael Sanzio, c.
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Estimate CHF 500 - CHF 700
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Description
St John the Baptist in the Desert, after Raphael Sanzio, c. 1518, miniature painted on ivory, a 19th-century copy after the version held at the Uffizi in Florence, depicting the young saint half-naked, clad in a animal skin, holding a phylactery and pointing to the cross in a rocky landscape, 19 × 15.5 cm, in a substantial gilded wooden frame, richly carved and openwork with a foliage and floral motif Provenance: Schlote family, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, collection of Dr Karl Schlote, Eschwege, North Hesse, assembled mainly between 1950 and 1990, then passed down through the family probably painted from an engraving, mounted under glass surface formerly varnished – grainy patina Corner reattached with modern transparent glue CITES – September 2026 + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Further Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your customs authorities and your carrier regarding the applicable regulations before bidding. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that Piguet does not offer any shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is solely responsible for organising transport and obtaining the necessary authorisations. + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Additional Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your local customs authorities and your shipping carrier regarding applicable regulations before placing a bid. Please also note that Piguet does not provide shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is responsible for arranging transport and obtaining any required permits.
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About the sale Collectables & Curiosities – Light fittings – Works of art – Clocks – Mirrors – Furniture – Rugs
Auction location
Auction time 09/22/2026 at 10:00 AM
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