CARVED WHALE IVORY AND TROPICAL WOOD FIGURE OF...
CARVED WHALE IVORY AND TROPICAL WOOD FIGURE OF A MAN 19th Century
A bearded man in a top hat, suit and tie, seated with his hands crossed over his stomach and his legs crossed at his ankles. Whale ivory head and heads. Remainder carved from tropical wood with a striated grain pattern that makes it appear the man's suit is striped. Length 6". Sits on a simple wood block stand. Total height 8.25".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
A bearded man in a top hat, suit and tie, seated with his hands crossed over his stomach and his legs crossed at his ankles. Whale ivory head and heads. Remainder carved from tropical wood with a striated grain pattern that makes it appear the man's suit is striped. Length 6". Sits on a simple wood block stand. Total height 8.25".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
Condition: Age lines and cracks in ivory components. Surface scratches and wear to wood components. Feet are roughly carved and may be missing some "shoes". String stuck between head and torso.
Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.
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CARVED WHALE IVORY AND TROPICAL WOOD FIGURE OF A MAN 19th Century
A bearded man in a top hat, suit and tie, seated with his hands crossed over his stomach and his legs crossed at his ankles. Whale ivory head and heads. Remainder carved from tropical wood with a striated grain pattern that makes it appear the man's suit is striped. Length 6". Sits on a simple wood block stand. Total height 8.25".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
A bearded man in a top hat, suit and tie, seated with his hands crossed over his stomach and his legs crossed at his ankles. Whale ivory head and heads. Remainder carved from tropical wood with a striated grain pattern that makes it appear the man's suit is striped. Length 6". Sits on a simple wood block stand. Total height 8.25".
This item is not available for international delivery without CITES and other necessary permits. Obtaining these permits is the obligation of the buyer. Please be aware of current international and domestic regulations and bid accordingly.
Condition: Age lines and cracks in ivory components. Surface scratches and wear to wood components. Feet are roughly carved and may be missing some "shoes". String stuck between head and torso.
Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.
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