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Pair of 19th Century German Gnomes Hand Carved Bone Gnome Figures

$2,350.60per set
£1,742.42per set
€2,440per setVAT Included
CA$3,278.74per set
A$3,335.08per set
CHF 1,913.99per set
MX$40,091.54per set
NOK 22,326.67per set
SEK 22,536.85per set
DKK 15,250.85per set

About the Item

Lovely pair of cheerful gnome figurines carved bone gnomes of German origin dating back to the second half of the 19th century. On a carved bone rocky pedestal, a standing smiling gnome holds a mug with a lid in one hand and a bunch of keys in the other; the other gnome figure with slippers seated on the rocks, fixed to the base with a metal pin. In good age related condition, these two antique gnome sculptures show an old gluing of a stone on the rocky basement of the seated figure, see closed up picture. The exact measurements are: standing gnome cm. 8 4.5 x 3.6; the seated figure measures cm. 6.5 5 x 4. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 50 years ago requires a governative declaration for export. The shipping may require additional 2 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Repaired: An old gluing of a stone on the rocky basement of the seated figure, see closed up picture. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A8141stDibs: LU2160322436152

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