South African Art, Jewellery and Decorative Arts

Live Auction, 4 February 2013

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 3 279
Lot 241
  • An ivory figure of a maiden, probably Austria or Germany, late 19th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 4 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 279

About this Item

An ivory figure of a maiden, probably Austria or Germany, late 19th century
carved in 18th century attire, feeding birds from a basket of seed over her left arm, a rooster at her feet, on a turned column with spreading circular foot, some small damage, 18cm high


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