Lot 0389
Romantic Revival Decorative Dagger with Female Figure
Estimate: 500-600€
Romantic Revival Decorative Dagger with Female Figure
A 19th-century Romantic Revival decorative dagger, the hilt cast as a female figure in flowing drapery. The scabbard is decorated with engraved floral and foliate ornament and fitted with suspension rings.
The polished double-edged blade and sculptural handle give the piece the character of a decorative cabinet object in the historicist Romantic taste.
Probably France, 19th century.
Bronze or patinated metal, with steel blade.
Total length: 29 cm.
Starting price: 400€
Estimate: 500-600€
Hammer Price: €
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