c.1900, Art Nouveau Walking Cane

Updated September 10, 2026

Lot number65
Estimate2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
AuctionSep Fine Arts, Antiques & Collectibles
DateSeptember 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM EDT
Auction houseYaShawn Auction House
LocationSomerville, Massachusetts

<br><br>H:93cm<br>Period: 1900 Style: Art Nouveau Style Material: Silver-plated, Red Sandalwood Origin: Germany Description This German Art Nouveau walking cane dates to 1900. Its handle is crafted as a silver-plated sculpted figure of a reclining fairy draped in sheer translucent gauze. The shaft is made of precious Asian red sandalwood. The piece was once part of the collection of the renowned German walking cane collector Max Midinet/Hbg. Originating from the ceremonial scepters of Western culture, walking canes have long served as a symbol of identity and social status among the nobility.<br><br><strong>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS, REFUNDS, OR CANCELLATIONS.</strong><br><br> <strong>Condition and Authenticity:</strong><br><br> Any statement in the catalogue, condition report, photographs, video, invoice, or other written or oral communication regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authorship, authenticity, provenance, material, condition, or estimated selling price of any lot is a statement of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, guarantee, or assumption of liability by YaShawn Auction House in relation to the lot.<br><br> All bidders are strongly encouraged to examine the lot, review all available photographs and information, request additional images or condition reports, and conduct their own independent research before bidding. The absence of any reference to damage, restoration, repair, wear, or defects does not imply that the lot is free from such conditions.<br><br><br>

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