#51

English Lithopane of Musical Courtier on Original Pedestal
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$450
sold
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14" (36 cm.) overall h. 3" x 2 1/2" lithopane. Displayed upon a carved ebony wood and bone pedestal is a framed lithopane depicting a courtier with flute who is merrily dancing, with countryside in the background. Excellent condition. English, early 1800s, rare original presentation of detailed lithopane, designed to be viewed with lighted background for greatest depiction of details.