Asian Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 13

Lot 13

Large Tinted Ivory Vase, Circa 1900

Large Tinted Ivory Vase, Circa 1900
Lot 13 Details
Large Tinted Ivory Vase, Circa 1900

The exterior carved in high relief with a tinted scene of an elderly couple beneath a pine tree, a crane and tortoise nearby, scrolling clouds form a border along the rim. With silver mounts along the top and affixed to stand
ivory height 15.7" — 40 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $2,820
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Tinted Ivory Vase, Circa 1900
  • Large Tinted Ivory Vase, Circa 1900
  • Large Tinted Ivory Vase, Circa 1900
  • Large Tinted Ivory Vase, Circa 1900
Note:

Please be advised that all ivory items are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and require a special permit to leave the country. If you have any questions about whether a lot may require a permit in order to be shipped to you, we recommend that you discuss the matter with a local customs broker prior to bidding. Please note that clients will be responsible for acquiring the appropriate permits for shipment and export.

CONDITION DETAILS

excellent condition overall, very minor rubbing to pigments. Unexamined without mounts

LOT 13
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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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