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Lot 526 Dα

A French mortar

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 10:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection III
Estimate: 500 € - 800 €
Result: 624 € (incl. premium)

A French mortar

Slightly porous cast bronze with shimmering silver patina. Tapering form with flaring rim. Decorated with six rounded ribs and a relief bust of St. Barbara. H 11.6, D. 14.1 cm, weight c. 2 kg.
Attributed to Le Puy-en-Velay, 17th C.