Lot no. 43
"Good and Evil
Anthropomorphic snuffbox with two faces, one with devil horns and the other with an angelic human face. The subject is depicted in a position known as "pooping", with his buttocks in the air. The spillway is hidden by a wooden rod, acting as a tripod (with the feet in front). Engraved costume: waistcoat, jacket and breeches. Painted eyes.
Carved boxwood
Around 1800, England or Holland.
Height: 10 cm
Condition: one foot damaged
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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Folk Art
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