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COUTEAU A NEIGE EN IVOIRE DE MORSE
Alaska, deuxième moitié du XIXème siècle
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COUTEAU A NEIGE EN IVOIRE DE MORSE
Alaska, deuxième moitié du XIXème siècle
L’une d’entre elles, provenant de la collection Harry Beasley (1881-1939) porte les inscriptions : « Esquimaux, Behring Straits, (…) ».
Longueur : 26 cm. (10 ¼)
Provenance
Ancienne collection Charles Ratton, Paris Drouot, Paris, Chambelland et Giafferi, 20 juin 1985, lot 34 Collection Jacqueline Loudmer, Paris, acquis lors de cette vente
Literature
Tardy, Les ivoires, 1977, Tome II, page 453
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.