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19th Century black forest carving of a fox

$1,163.18
£850
€1,000.55
CA$1,596.22
A$1,787.34
CHF 932.55
MX$21,777.44
NOK 11,833.34
SEK 11,250.35
DKK 7,468.45
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A lovely ornate 19th Century black forest carving of a fox, sitting cross legged reading a book, the fox wearing a jacket and seems to be sitting on a rock with various foliage and a carved box to the side. Slight damage to left ear. Circa 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Martlesham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 37241stDibs: LU3083343150172

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