Lot 382

A large, finely carved German ivory olifant with portraits of the French kings François I and Henri II and a hunting scene, mid-19th century

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A106kua | Live auction | 604 Lots

Description

A large, carved hunting horn in elephant ivory with a beautiful age patina. Scenes carved in high relief on both sides. One side with a detailed hunting scene: in the middle, a stag is being mauled by a hound, while another stag lies slain on the ground and is held by a hunter blowing the hunting horn. On the other side, a scene featuring a medieval jousting tournament, with two knights and maids by a fountain. An extremely elaborate portrait cartouche with the French kings François I and Henri II on both sides. The lower edge embellished with fleurs-de-lys and extending into points. An old carrying cord attached. Three points at the horn aperture knocked, otherwise only minor imperfections. Length 91 cm. - With CITES from April 2024.

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General Information

The auction starts on Monday, Nov 3, 2025 at 12 am (CET). Lot no. 001 - 605. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 27 - to Oct 31 2025 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.