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Large carved wood Austrian novelty box in the form of a Camel, circa 1910
$975
£751.03
€857.58
CA$1,390.86
A$1,521.34
CHF 798.36
MX$18,194.38
NOK 10,075.28
SEK 9,399.02
DKK 6,404.58
About the Item
A large and unusual early 20th-century Austrian Orientalist hand-carved wooden novelty box and cover, modeled as a reclining camel with a seated rider atop its hump.
Orientalism was immensely popular in early 20th-century Vienna, inspiring decorative arts that depicted idealized, often romanticized scenes of Middle Eastern and North African life. These works—most famously cold-painted bronzes by artists such as Franz Xaver Bergman—captured desert landscapes, bustling markets, and figures in traditional attire, much like the Arab rider represented on this camel.
Carved wood is a particularly uncommon medium for such pieces, especially at this generous scale. The box is further accented with applied fabric elements, enhancing its texture and lifelike appearance.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. The rider seems to be missing an instrument , probably a type of flute used to charm snakes. Also, the top rim shows an old home-made repair, aimed at re-gluing two slivers of loose wood (only visible once the cover is removed). Structurally sound.
- Seller Location:Sleepy Hollow, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10722247690832
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