EXCEPTIONAL EBONIZED, SHELL AND BONE CASKET, GIROUX
sgn. Alph Giroux Paris (Alphonse Giroux, French, 1776-1848)
sarcophagus-form with ormolu mounts and ormolu seated classical figures to each corner, applied specimen stone bird and floral decoration; inside of hinged lid with inlaid shell decoration, red velvet interior, on chased ormolu flat-bun feet, 8.25"h; 13.5"w; 9"d
Some stone elements missing.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Realized: $3,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 113 : EXCEPTIONAL EBONIZED, SHELL AND BONE CASKET, GIROUX
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