A GOAN OR HISPANO-PHILIPPINES IVORY CRUCIFIX FIGURE
18TH CENTURY
On rosewood cross
ivory 10 ¾ in. (27.5 cm.) high; cross 19 ¼ in. (49 cm.) high
A GOAN OR HISPANO-PHILIPPINES IVORY CRUCIFIX FIGURE
18TH CENTURY
On rosewood cross
ivory 10 ¾ in. (27.5 cm.) high; cross 19 ¼ in. (49 cm.) high
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.
France currently has restrictions on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items, including pre-1947 “antique” elephant ivory items. Christie’s is unable to arrange shipments of any elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
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