Lot #315 - A Des Baker scrimshaw whale’s tooth decorated with Maori chief and White Terraces
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:November 2016 Art & Antique Auction
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Sale Date:08 Nov 2016 ~ 9am (NZ time) - Lots 1 - 663
08 Nov 2016 ~ 5pm (NZ time) - Lots 670 - 1091 -
Lot #:315
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Lot Description:A Des Baker scrimshaw whale’s tooth decorated with Maori chief and White Terraces
the chief finely depicted with entitlement ‘Wi Kepa Te Rangipuawne’, the reverse with figure seated upon a white terrace entitled ‘White Terrace Rotomahana 1885’, coloured highlights, supported on a carved marine ivory spike and a domed rimu turned base. Length of tooth 175. -
Estimate:NZ$2,500 - 2,500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.