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A CARVED IVORY SHEATH

NETHERLANDISH, LATE 16TH CENTURY

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A CARVED IVORY SHEATH
NETHERLANDISH, LATE 16TH CENTURY
ONE SIDE DEPICTING THE DEATH OF JUDAS, THE OTHER WITH THE OFFER OF ISAAC, WITH A GOLD CHAIN AND GILT METAL COVER
19.6 CM. HIGH
TOGETHER WITH A GILT STEEL KNIFE AND FORK, EACH WITH A CARVED IVORY HANDLE DEPICTING A FEMALE FIGURE EMBLEMATIC OF FAITH, CIRCA 1680-1700 (3)
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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. Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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