A very rare find, a true museum piece. This is a mid 19th century religious oval meerschaum carving which in itself is not that rare but this one is made by the best and one of the most famous sculptors of France, Léonard Morel-Ladeuil. You can read everything about him underneath the description of the item. The meerschaum carving comes in it's original black wooden frame with domeshaped glass. This frame needs some restoration. The carving itself is in very good condition. The detail on the carving is exquisite. This is an early work by the master himself. Early works (pre Elkington) are very scarce. As you can see in the pictures the carving is signed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil
Signed Léonard Morel-Ladeuil.
Light chipping.
Measurements: 38 x 20 cm.