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315

South German

End of the 17th century

Head of a Dragon – Decorative runner element from a Caroussel sledge.

Lime, carved, painted in colour (modern mount). 30 × 25 × 30 cm (11 ¾ × 9 ⅞ × 11 ¾ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork:  South German. 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

Information

Lime, carved, painted in colour (modern mount). 30 × 25 × 30 cm (11 ¾ × 9 ⅞ × 11 ¾ in.).

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