Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 105

Lot 105

Export Ivory ‘Sea Animal’ Card Case, 19th Century

Export Ivory ‘Sea Animal’ Card Case, 19th Century
Lot 105 Details
Export Ivory ‘Sea Animal’ Card Case, 19th Century

Carved in openwork along the front with fish, eels, crabs, and lobsters all intertwined, the reverse with a foliate form cavetto depicting two figures beneath a pine tree
height 3.8" — 9.7 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $861
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Export Ivory ‘Sea Animal’ Card Case, 19th Century
  • Export Ivory ‘Sea Animal’ Card Case, 19th Century

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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