14 mai 2020
A tall rootwood display stand, 18th century
Lot 1130. A tall rootwood display stand, 18th century; 11 ¼ in. (28.6 cm.) high. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 6,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2016
Probably vine root, the stand is of natural form, with twisted roots leading up to the shaped platform which is carved with a finely beaded edge.
Christie's. The Ian and Susan Wilson Collection of Scholar's Objects, New York, 17 march 2016
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