Lot no. 240
Snuffbox.
Carved corozo decorated with putti, one of whom is a musician playing a trumpet, another seated on a drum and others playing in a wild circle. The border is decorated with floral motifs and the end with a flower. The other end is decorated with the snout of a fantastic animal, mouth open.
Early 19th century
H. 8.5 cm - L. 4 cm
Eyes probably attached
From the Rouillac Vendôme sale on 5 January 2005
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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