A CONTINENTAL CARVED BOXWOOD KING PHILIP V OF SPAIN PORTRAIT CANE Probably Italian, first half 18th century The depicting a three-quarter-length portrait of King Philip V of Spain holding his coat of arms above a draped banner inscribed INITIUM SAPIENTIAE TIMOR DOMINI (Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom), the remainder of the staff rope-turned, mimicking a narwhal's tusk. height overall 38 1/4in (97.2cm) Footnotes: King Philip V of Spain (1683-1746) succeeded the childless Charles II and ruled from 1700 to his death in 1746, the longest reign in the history of the Spanish monarchy. Provenance Il Segno del Tempo, Milan; Collection of Eddi Van Auken, California, purchased from the above April 2015. Literature Van Auken, Eddi. Masterpieces: The Eddi Van Auken Collection of Antiques Walking Sticks and Canes. Silvia Editrice, Milan, 2025, pages 178-179, number 131. (illustrated) Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing