European Furniture, Decorations & European and American Fine Art
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Lot 196
Early Meissen Gilt-Decorated Porcelain Figure of a Dwarf, After Jacques Callot
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for
$26,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Unmarked.
4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.
Note: The figure is based off of the German folklore figure Eulenspiegel which translates into 'owl mirror'. The character plays the fool noted by his jester's cap and serves as a mirror which society can judge itself. Another interpretation suggests the owl was regarded as the Devil’s bird during the Middle Ages, and tales told by Eulenspiegel could be seen as lessons one to face own foolishness and shortcomings.
Collection Wilhelm Grumprecht, Berlin. Collection of Erich von Goldschmidt-Rothschild, Berlin.The Collection of Georg TillmanCondition
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Hudson, New York 12534 - 518.751.1000
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