Johan Peter Molin’s (1814-73) Knife Wrestlers, or Baltesspannarna, was first exhibited in Paris in 1859, inspired by the 19th century revival of interest in Norse mythology.
This mid-19th century biscuit porcelain group, mounted on a classical plinth base, was made by Gustafsberg of Stockholm.
The 2ft 7in x 17in (80 x 43cm) work is estimated at £3000-5000 in a sale of furniture, works of art and clocks at Woolley & Wallis of Salisbury on January 9. It forms part of the second tranche of antiques from the collection of academic lawyer and QC Jeremy Lever.