细节
A MERMAID
LATE 18TH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
An essemble of wood, papier-mâché with taxidermied fish and monkey parts, supported on a wooden stand with manuscript label, housed in an Edwardian display case
30½ in. (78 cm.) wide in display case
出版
See item 72 in Fake?: The art of deception, Jones (ed.), London: British Museum, 1990.
注意事项
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.
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
拍场告示
Please note that this specimen requires a CITES license for exportation outside the European Union and the purchaser will be required to identify each species for export