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Lot 88
A FRENCH 'JAPONISME' ORMOLU- AND IVORY-MOUNTED FRUITWOOD STAND
LATE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BY GABRIEL VIARDOT
Closed2 June 2015
Price Realised
GBP 3,750
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A FRENCH 'JAPONISME' ORMOLU- AND IVORY-MOUNTED FRUITWOOD STAND
LATE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BY GABRIEL VIARDOT
Mounted with dragons, other mythical beasts and arabesques and applied with carved Japanese ivory netsuke, the whole incised with crosshatching and Japanese motifs, the base with a cupboard
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.
52 in. (132 cm.) high; 17 ½ in. (45 cm.) wide; 17 ½ in. (45 cm.) deep
LATE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BY GABRIEL VIARDOT
Mounted with dragons, other mythical beasts and arabesques and applied with carved Japanese ivory netsuke, the whole incised with crosshatching and Japanese motifs, the base with a cupboard
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.
52 in. (132 cm.) high; 17 ½ in. (45 cm.) wide; 17 ½ in. (45 cm.) deep
A FRENCH 'JAPONISME' ORMOLU- AND IVORY-MOUNTED FRUITWOOD STAND
LATE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BY GABRIEL VIARDOT
Mounted with dragons, other mythical beasts and arabesques and applied with carved Japanese ivory netsuke, the whole incised with crosshatching and Japanese motifs, the base with a cupboard
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.
52 in. (132 cm.) high; 17 ½ in. (45 cm.) wide; 17 ½ in. (45 cm.) deep
LATE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BY GABRIEL VIARDOT
Mounted with dragons, other mythical beasts and arabesques and applied with carved Japanese ivory netsuke, the whole incised with crosshatching and Japanese motifs, the base with a cupboard
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.
52 in. (132 cm.) high; 17 ½ in. (45 cm.) wide; 17 ½ in. (45 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