Lot 126
19TH CENTURY, LEONARD JOEL LOCAL DELIVERY SIZE: SMALL
A smear glaze tobacco jar and cover, modelled as a toga-clad monkey bearing a lantern, standing in front of Diogene's barrel, labelled 'DIOGENE'. All above a turning oval base impressed with the numbered 352 and the phrase 'Je cherghe un singe?', along with the letter T.
The John Scarce Collection
20cm high, 11.5cm wide, 17cm deep
Estimate $800 - $1,200
no visible repairs, discolouration in places, particularly to opening of jar consistent with age and use.
Approximately 1472 gms total weight
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Diogene's was a Greek philosopher, who was well known for his philosophical stunts, which including carrying a lamp during daylight, claiming he was in search of an honest man, during the evenings he often slept in a large ceramic jar, as depicted in this example.
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8361
6:30pm - 22 June 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 17 June, 9-8pm (limited numbers in room)
Thursday 18 June, strictly by appointment
Friday 19 June, strictly by appointment
Saturday 20 June, 10am-4pm (limited numbers in room)
Sunday 21 June, strictly by appointment
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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