A PAIR OF GERMAN ROCOCO POLYCHROME-DECORATED STAG'S HEADS WITH 19 AND 23-POINT ANTLERS

LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF GERMAN ROCOCO POLYCHROME-DECORATED STAG'S HEADS WITH 19 AND 23-POINT ANTLERS
Late 18th Century
Of unusually large size, each with a characteristically carved head mounted on a laurel wreath backing, with a label 1608, repairs to the ends of the points
66in. (168cm.) high, 46in. (117cm.) wide approximately (2)

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Please note that the consignor of this lot has decided to donate a portion of their proceeds to the New York Police and Fireman, Widows & Children's Benefit Fund.

Lot Essay

A similar set of four German polychrome-decorated stag's heads with antlers, previously with Mallet & Son Ltd., London and sold from the Von Bulow Collection, Sotheby's New York, 28-29 October 1988, lot 341, were sold anonymously Christie's New York, 16-18 November 1999, lot 617 ($62,000 plus premium).

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