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拍品 200
A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CHESS SET
LATE 19TH CENTURY
已结束2016年4月6日
成交价
GBP 2,125
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A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CHESS SET
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The white side carved as Europeans, the King modelled as George III, the red-stained side as Chinese, on puzzle ball spheres and circular bases, and a later parquetry chess board
the Kings 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The white side carved as Europeans, the King modelled as George III, the red-stained side as Chinese, on puzzle ball spheres and circular bases, and a later parquetry chess board
the Kings 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
A CHINESE EXPORT IVORY CHESS SET
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The white side carved as Europeans, the King modelled as George III, the red-stained side as Chinese, on puzzle ball spheres and circular bases, and a later parquetry chess board
the Kings 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The white side carved as Europeans, the King modelled as George III, the red-stained side as Chinese, on puzzle ball spheres and circular bases, and a later parquetry chess board
the Kings 5 ¾ in. (14.5 cm.) high
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.
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.
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.