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A polychromed wooden sculpture of a King.
French, circa 1500.
Measures 43cm high.
Originally from a group of the Adoration of the Magi, he bears a gift in the form of a drinking horn (also known as a griffin’s claw), an attribute normally reserved for the Magi Balthazar.
The ‘griffin's claw’ is a metalwork object that elevates the horn of a buffalo to a majestic drinking vessel through the addition of a setting made of precious metal.
He wears a sash which appears to read ‘I | M | B’ on both his back and chest.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
