ST. MICHEAL AND THE DEVIL

Description:

South German or Dieppe, 18th century
H. 24/34,5 cm
Ivory, carved in the full round. Fine carving of Saint Michael on the devil and the globe. On an ebony and ivory turned soccle. Partially rest., slightly damaged. Comes with EU sales permit for ivory objects.
Private collection Netherlands. From the estate of a renowned art dealer. With Christie's Amsterdam, sale 3010, The Decorative Arts Sale, 2-3 October 2012, Lot 679