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Fine antique carved wood jester/clown box

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Fine antique carved wood jester/clown box

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Description

Fine antique carved wood jester/clown box, 19th c., Northern European, expertly carved hinged box in the form of a comic figure in pointed cap and holding an umbrella, unmarked, 16.5"h x 6"w x 5"d

Provenance: From the Collection of Eugene V. and Clare E. Thaw

Notes/Literature: Art dealer, connoisseur, and philanthropist Eugene Victor Thaw (1927-2018) was widely considered to be among the world's greatest collectors of European master drawings, French Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and an early advocate of the American Abstract Expressionists. One of the most respected art dealers of his day, he is credited with placing hundreds of major works into museums around the world, and was the founding member and past president of the Art Dealers Association of America.

Condition

Good/Fair, one chip center front on box lid edge, otherwise good vintage condition with nice old surface showing scattered small scratches and finish wear

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Fine antique carved wood jester/clown box

Name: Fine antique carved wood jester/clown box
SKU: 66008882
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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