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Auction archive: Lot number 75

AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX

Estimate
£1,500 - £2,500
ca. US$2,333 - US$3,889
Price realised:
£1,875
ca. US$2,917
Auction archive: Lot number 75

AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX

Estimate
£1,500 - £2,500
ca. US$2,333 - US$3,889
Price realised:
£1,875
ca. US$2,917
Beschreibung:

AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX
VIZAGAPATAM, MID-19TH CENTURY
AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX VIZAGAPATAM, MID-19TH CENTURY Of sarcophagus form, with bands of shellac engraving scrolling foliage, the interior fitted with a compartment to the lid, lift-out tray fitted with various covered sections, on lobed feet IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY: The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase. 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high; 14 1/8 in. (36 cm.) wide

Auction archive: Lot number 75
Auction:
Datum:
2 Jun 2015
Auction house:
Christie's
2 June 2015, London, South Kensington
Beschreibung:

AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX
VIZAGAPATAM, MID-19TH CENTURY
AN ANGLO-INDIAN IVORY, BONE AND SANDALWOOD WORKBOX VIZAGAPATAM, MID-19TH CENTURY Of sarcophagus form, with bands of shellac engraving scrolling foliage, the interior fitted with a compartment to the lid, lift-out tray fitted with various covered sections, on lobed feet IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY: The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase. 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high; 14 1/8 in. (36 cm.) wide

Auction archive: Lot number 75
Auction:
Datum:
2 Jun 2015
Auction house:
Christie's
2 June 2015, London, South Kensington
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