Important South African Paintings, Furniture, Silver, Ceramics and Glass

Live Auction, 7 March 2011

Furniture, Silver, Ceramics, Glass, Paintings, Prints and Sculpture

Sold for

ZAR 6 441
Lot 89
  • A Steel Model of a Unicorn, by Walenty Pytel (Polish 1941-)
  • A Steel Model of a Unicorn, by Walenty Pytel (Polish 1941-)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 6 441
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About this Item

A Steel Model of a Unicorn, by Walenty Pytel (Polish 1941-)
composed of steel strips, on a fixed black marble base, 72,5cm, including base

Notes

This is the maquette for the unicorn which forms part of the fountain at New Palace Yard, Westminster, commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977

Provenance

Property of a Titled Lady



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