A CHINESE CARVED ELEPHANT'S TUSK
CANTON, LATE 19TH CENTURY
CARVED AND PIERCED WITH NUMEROUS FIGURES
95 CM. HIGH, MOUNTED ON STAND
A CHINESE CARVED ELEPHANT'S TUSK
CANTON, LATE 19TH CENTURY
CARVED AND PIERCED WITH NUMEROUS FIGURES
95 CM. HIGH, MOUNTED ON STAND
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.
