Lot 12 , A 16th century Dutch carved oak model of a griffin rampant holding a shield

A 16th century Dutch carved oak model of a griffin rampant holding a shield, on domed base, 23cm wide, 9cm deep, 60cm high
£800-1,200

Condition:
Overall of a dark blackish brown oak tone, when viewed from the back one can see that is has been constructed from several pieces of timber, some of which may well be later additions, top and back of the head is partially worn and eroded although some of this looks to be due to the grain of the original timber, top of the shield and right front leg of the griffon broken away and missing, other minor dents and losses throughout

Sold for £950