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CIRCA 1870
Details
A framed German carved ivory plaque**
Circa 1870
Deeply carved with a scene depicting Venus riding on the back of two dolphins, accompanied by a nereid and conch-blowing triton, in a later cream and gilt-painted frame
The ivory: 4in. (10.1cm.) high; 9in. (22.8cm.) wide; 1 1/8in. (2.8cm.) deep
Circa 1870
Deeply carved with a scene depicting Venus riding on the back of two dolphins, accompanied by a nereid and conch-blowing triton, in a later cream and gilt-painted frame
The ivory: 4in. (10.1cm.) high; 9in. (22.8cm.) wide; 1 1/8in. (2.8cm.) deep
Provenance
The Estate of Clara Peck Caulfield, Pasadena, California.
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.