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Russian

Early 19th Century

Oliphant – hunting horn with portrait of Tsar Peter the Great (1672–1725) as the Emperor of Russia.

Walrus and elephant ivory, carved. 62 cm; Ø 8,1 cm (24 ⅜ in.; Ø 3 ¼ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: Russian. Oliphant – hunting horn with portrait of Tsar Peter the Great (1672–1725) as the Emperor of Russia.

Estimate:

EUR 8,000

 

- 10,000

USD 8,960

 

- 11,200

Sold for:

10,000 EUR (incl. premium)

Autumn Auctions 2016

ORANGERIE Selected Objects, Thursday, 01.12.2016

Information

Walrus and elephant ivory, carved. 62 cm; Ø 8,1 cm (24 ⅜ in.; Ø 3 ¼ in.). Inscription at the cartouche and above the coat of arms: PETRUS ALEXIUS / Dated below the coat of arms of the Russian empire: 1721. Repairs.

Comparable object: Hunting horn with the portrait Peter the Great and coat of arms, Hermitage, St. Petersburg, collection of Russian Art and culture, inv. no. ЭРК-870n (as Polish, 1st half 19th century). We would like to thank Ulrich Godenschweger, Deutsches Elfenbeinmuseum in Schloss Erbach im Odenwald, for kindly providing additional information..

Formerly art dealership, Paris / Private collection, Southwest Germany