Polished and engraved sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) t

Polished and engraved sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth featuring scrimshaw marked “Elisa Sperm Whalers” on one side, along with a whaling ship based in New Bedford. First third of the 20th century Weight: 318.2 g L. 16.5 cm The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) was recently added to the LIICN’s Red List of Threatened Species in 2025. Physeter macrocephalus is classified as Vulnerable. EXPERT: Mr. Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, court-appointed expert at the Amiens Court of Appeals, an approved appraiser of art objects made from materials derived from biodiversity. Specimen composed of material derived from a protected animal (Physeter macrocephalus) listed in Appendix I/A of CITES/LIE (Regulation (EC) No. 338/97). Processed specimen, harvested prior to May 21, 1992. In the event of transport, the specimen must be accompanied by this appraisal report. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with the legislation in force in the country of destination in the event of export or re-export outside the LIE. ARTEMIS ESTIMATIONS Appraisal Firm, 6 rue Ancel 60200 Compiègne - 06 09 83 33 29 - www.artemisestimations.com