A collection of Watch Holders

Geneva, May 14, 2001

LOT 38

Italian, 18th century.Carved and polychrome painted watch holder, representing two bearded men barefoot, their hands tied behind their backs, both seated in front of a tower. This scene is probably a memento to slavery, inspired by the so-called "schiavoni" from the Republic of Venice.

H. 27 cm. W. 14 cm.