Lot no. 32
An astonishing Napoleonic pipe
In carved corozo
This double-walled pipe depicts the Judgement of Solomon, with a number of characters including the two mothers, the child held by the soldier, ready to split him in two, and Solomon seated on his throne. The main wall slides to reveal a military campaign by Napoleon, seated on his horse and accompanied by soldiers. The pipe fitting is adorned with two bearded men's faces and finished with a pine cone acroterion.
Pipe detached. Turned bone rings.
19th century
Height (pipe): 19.5 cm
Damage and missing parts
On a base signed "Paul Grivois".
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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