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Lot 251

Lot 251

A late 19th century bronze figural paper knife or letter opener, in the manner of Michelangelo...

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Lot 251

Lot Description

A late 19th century bronze figural paper knife or letter opener, in the manner of Michelangelo Caetani for Castellani, modelled as a devil, perhaps Lucifer the fallen angel, with wings aloft and arms folded, coiled tail, 8" (20.5cm) high, now on a veined green serpentine octagonal plinth.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Previously a knife blade, base associated. Otherwise good. 'Hole' to back of one leg appears deliberate.

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