Nutcracker , Head Of Sultan Abdul Hamid Ii, France 1880-1900

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Object description :

"Nutcracker , Head Of Sultan Abdul Hamid Ii, France 1880-1900 "

Late nineteenth century nutcracker in sculpted wood.
The head is of the ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid II , despised in continental Europe for his merciless behaviour towards his Christian subjects in Bulgaria , the Balkans and the Armenian people who were slaughtered by thousands during his rule from 1876 until 1909.
French sculptors launched a fashion of sculpting nutcrackers with the heads of the French Republic's enemies. Exemplars with the portrait of Otto Von Bismarck and German emperors Wilhelm I and Wilhelm II are also reported.

Price: 375 €

Artist: Inconnu
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Solid wood
Length: 20 cm

Reference: 1194865