Furniture & Works of Art - 11th November 2008

Lot 113

A French carved ivory triptych figure of Mary

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £360

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Description

A French carved ivory triptych figure of Mary, Queen of Scots (Marie Stuart), wearing period costume, the lower part of her dress hinged to reveal figures of Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh, on an oval base, 3.5in (9cm) h. Left hinged missing pin, right door loose from hinge with chips. Cracks to base.