A rare and unusual late 18th century Archimboldesque shellwork figure of a fisherman

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A rare and unusual late 18th century Archimboldesque shellwork figure of a fisherman The standing bearded gentleman wearing a hat, holding a basket and a fishing rod with a fish on the end, raised on a socle pedestal base, 22.5cm high, 6cm wide For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A rare and unusual late 18th century Archimboldesque shellwork figure of a fisherman

Lot 0003

Estimate £800-£1,200

Oct 6, 2026, 7:02 AM EDT

Starting Price

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£800

Vernacular Furniture, Naïve Art, and Textiles

Sep 28, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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