Lot Essay
A comparable but earlier pair were sold in New York Sotheby's 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver & Works of Art sale 15 April 2011, lot 148, $17,500.
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PROBABLY DIEPPE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A PAIR OF FRENCH CARVED IVORY VASES AND COVERS
PROBABLY DIEPPE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Both decorated with carved foliate swags, ribbons to the body and a Greek key pattern around the square base, with the royal monograms of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette within laurel wreaths, the opposing sides with the fleur-de-lis emblems of France
7 1/8 in. (8.1 cm.) high
PROBABLY DIEPPE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Both decorated with carved foliate swags, ribbons to the body and a Greek key pattern around the square base, with the royal monograms of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette within laurel wreaths, the opposing sides with the fleur-de-lis emblems of France
7 1/8 in. (8.1 cm.) high
Special notice
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.