Upper Rhine,dated 1754, a large ivory skull

monogrammed and dated on the underside: IKW 1754. 15cm., 6in. Estimate: 12,000—18,000 GBP

NOTE: A Josef Konrad Wiser (1693-1760) is recorded as an ivory and stone carver working in Brixen cathedral.

RELATED LITERATURE: E. von Philippovich, Elfenbein (Munich, reprint 1982) p. 256

Sotheby's. European Sculpture and Works of Art. 09 Jul 08 10:30 AM. London