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Pair of 19th Century German Gnomes Hand Carved Bone Gnome Figures

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Lovely pair of cheerful gnome figurines carved bone gnomes of German origin dating back to the second half of the 19th century. On a carved bone rocky pedestal, a standing smiling gnome holds a mug with a lid in one hand and a bunch of keys in the other; the other gnome figure with slippers seated on the rocks, fixed to the base with a metal pin. In good age related condition, these two antique gnome sculptures show an old gluing of a stone on the rocky basement of the seated figure, see closed up picture. The exact measurements are: standing gnome cm. 8 4.5 x 3.6; the seated figure measures cm. 6.5 5 x 4. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 50 years ago requires a governative declaration for export. The shipping may require additional 2 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Repaired: An old gluing of a stone on the rocky basement of the seated figure, see closed up picture. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A8141stDibs: LU2160322436152
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