Lot #53 - A carved and pierced ivory tusk, 19th/20th century
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:21 Jun 2017 ~ 5.30pm
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Lot #:53
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Lot Description:A carved and pierced ivory tusk, 19th/20th century
the slightly curved tapering tusk intricately carved overall in pierced relief with groups of figures variously occupied, including dignitaries with attendants, and warriors on foot and on horseback, in a continuous rocky landscape with pavilions set on cliffs beside overhanging trees, a band of crested waves at the base
56 cm long -
Estimate:A$3,000 - 4,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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