France 18th century - A French carved ivory nutmeg rasp case with Chronos and a personification of beauty, 18th century - image-1

Lot 1377 Dα

France 18th century - A French carved ivory nutmeg rasp case with Chronos and a personification of beauty, 18th century

Auction 1141 - overview Cologne
16.11.2019, 14:30 - Sculpture and Works of Art
Estimate: 2.000 € - 3.000 €

France 18th century

A French carved ivory nutmeg rasp case with Chronos and a personification of beauty, 18th century

With minimal remains of former partial polychromy. Similar to the previous lot in composition and functionality, but without the storage case to the reverse. Here the front of the rasp is decorated with Rococo ornament surrounding a depiction of Chronos, the ancient God of Time, stealing away beauty, personified by a female figure.
Three short hairline cracks to the reverse. With rasp. 21.5 x 6 cm.

Provenance

Hermann Baer art dealership, London (date unknown). - Subsequently in a private collection in Brussels.