Casket
No reserve
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
ivory
of sarcophagus form,the lid surmounted by a reclining figure of Autumn and the border pierced with pheasants amongst foliage, the sides carved in relief with a herd of deer
15.5 by 17.3 by 11.5cm., 6⅛ by 6¾ by 4½in.
Please note that this lot contains elephant ivory. Pursuant to the UK Ivory Act 2018, clients based in the United Kingdom are not able to bid on / purchase this lot.
Please note that this lot contains elephant ivory the export of which outside the EU is now prohibited pursuant to European regulation 2021/2280 of 16 December 2021. Sotheby's will be able to provide the buyer with the intra-community certificate attached to this item.
Mentmore Towers, Buckinghamshire;
Sotheby's London, Mentmore collection, 18-27 May 1977, lot 1073;
With Garrick, London, 1978;
Where acquired.
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