- 420
A group of ivory carvings including: 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory, wood
a man with a tethered ox;
a ferry boat with passengers as a horse;
a grazing horse;
a horse bending down;
a seated man with high hat;
rats on a platted mat;
a man hanging to a large fish;
a girl holding a carp with a child at her feet;
a flower head;
dancing figures beneath trees;
a seated figure startled by a man on a screen;
a ferry boat with passengers as a horse;
a grazing horse;
a horse bending down;
a seated man with high hat;
rats on a platted mat;
a man hanging to a large fish;
a girl holding a carp with a child at her feet;
a flower head;
dancing figures beneath trees;
a seated figure startled by a man on a screen;
Condition
The group has general nicks and small loss to the extremities and minor age cracks as consistent with age. The lady and child carving has an approx. 1cm repaired crack to the bottom with traces of glue. The bottom hem of the lady's robe is chipped (approx. 1.2 x 0.5cm).
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."