Lot
315
End of the 17th century
Head of a Dragon – Decorative runner element from a Caroussel sledge.
Estimate:
EUR 3,000
- 5,000
USD 3,360
- 5,600
Sold for:
3,750 EUR (incl. premium)
Autumn Auctions 2016
ORANGERIE Selected Objects, Thursday, 01.12.2016
Related literature: Monica Kurzel-Runtscheiner: Theatralik auf Schnee und Eis. Burnacini und die Schlitten des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts; in: Andrea Sommer-Mathis, Daniela Franke and Rudi Risatti (eds.): Spettacolo barocco! Triumph des Theaters, ex. cat. Vienna 2016, p. 193–201
We would like to thank Monica Kurzel-Runtscheiner, Kaiserliche Wagenburg Vienna, for kindly providing additional information.
Formerly private collection, southern Germany