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Lot 211
A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY, BONE, SOAPSTONE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL MOUNTED LACQUER CABINETS
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Closed17 February 2015
Price Realised
GBP 12,500
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A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY, BONE, SOAPSTONE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL MOUNTED LACQUER CABINETS
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each decorated with figures, buildings, mountains and trees, one cabinet now fitted as a cocktail cabinet with mirrored interior and two drawers above a cupboard, the other enclosing three shelves, the insides of the doors each with a glazed silk painting of courtly ladies
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.
62 in. (158 cm.) high; 38 ½ in. (98 cm.) wide; 16 in. (41 cm.) deep
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each decorated with figures, buildings, mountains and trees, one cabinet now fitted as a cocktail cabinet with mirrored interior and two drawers above a cupboard, the other enclosing three shelves, the insides of the doors each with a glazed silk painting of courtly ladies
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.
62 in. (158 cm.) high; 38 ½ in. (98 cm.) wide; 16 in. (41 cm.) deep
A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY, BONE, SOAPSTONE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL MOUNTED LACQUER CABINETS
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each decorated with figures, buildings, mountains and trees, one cabinet now fitted as a cocktail cabinet with mirrored interior and two drawers above a cupboard, the other enclosing three shelves, the insides of the doors each with a glazed silk painting of courtly ladies
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.
62 in. (158 cm.) high; 38 ½ in. (98 cm.) wide; 16 in. (41 cm.) deep
LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Each decorated with figures, buildings, mountains and trees, one cabinet now fitted as a cocktail cabinet with mirrored interior and two drawers above a cupboard, the other enclosing three shelves, the insides of the doors each with a glazed silk painting of courtly ladies
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.
62 in. (158 cm.) high; 38 ½ in. (98 cm.) wide; 16 in. (41 cm.) deep
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.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage