Lot Essay
The design of this stool is inspired by the day beds discovered in Tuttankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922.
CIRCA 1930
Details
AN EGYPTIAN REVIVAL IVORY-INLAID CEDAR WOOD STOOL
CIRCA 1930
In the form of two panthers, caned and inlaid with Egyptian scenes
26¼ in. (66.5 cm.) high; 35½ in. (90 cm.) wide; 14 in. (35.5 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1930
In the form of two panthers, caned and inlaid with Egyptian scenes
26¼ in. (66.5 cm.) high; 35½ in. (90 cm.) wide; 14 in. (35.5 cm.) deep
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium when purchased by non-EU purchasers.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Buyers from within the EU:
VAT payable at 17.5% on just the buyer's premium (NOT the hammer price)
Buyers from outside the EU:
VAT payable at 17.5% on hammer price and buyer's premium. If a buyer, having registered under a non-EU address, decides that an item is not to be exported from the EU, then he/she should advise Christie's to this effect immediately.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
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