FIRST HALF 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY UTRECHT OR AMSTERDAM, AFTER PAULUS VAN VIANEN

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A BAROQUE OVAL CARVED IVORY RELIEF OF THE FEAST ON OLYMPUS**
First Half 17th Century, probably Utrecht or Amsterdam, after Paulus van Vianen
8¾in. (27cm.) high, 12in. (30½cm.) wide

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Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species. Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country

Lot Essay

This ivory is after a nearly identical scene of the Feast on Olympus from a silver plate by Paulus van Vianen in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Van Vianen (1565?-1613), was one of the most famous goldsmiths of the late 16th and early 17th century, and the brother of Adam who was celebrated for his highly fantastic "auricular" silver pieces. Unlike Adam, who never left Utrecht, Paulus traveled to Italy, worked for the Bavarian court -- becoming master of the Munich Guild in 1599 -- and by 1603 was a "Kammergoldschmied" at the court of Rudolf II in Prague. There he produced his most original work in silver, hardstones and enamel. His work was hugely influential for the decorative arts throughout Central and Northern Europe.

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