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Lot 530 Dα

A French mortar

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 10:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection III
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €

A French mortar

Cast bronze with fine chocolate brown patina. Decorated in three tiers separated by mouldings: The lower register with four acanthus leaves, a lion mascaron and a male bust, the central with meandering tendrils, the upper with slanted fleur de lys motifs. A horizontal crack to the base. H 12, D 16.1 cm, weight c. 3 kg.
17th C.