Lot Essay
A comparable workbox with similar palmette and anthemion border was sold anonymously Christie's, London, 21 May 2015, lot 66 (£5,000 including premium).
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VIZAGAPATAM, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN ANGLO-INDIAN ENGRAVED IVORY, HORN AND SANDALWOOD SARCOPHAGUS-SHAPED WORK BOX
VIZAGAPATAM, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Decorated overall with foliate and palmette and anthemion borders, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior with a removable tray with covered and open compartments on lion paw feet
6 ½ in. (17 cm.) high; 9 ¼ in. (24 cm.) wide; 6.3.4 in. (17.5 cm.) deep
VIZAGAPATAM, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Decorated overall with foliate and palmette and anthemion borders, the hinged lid enclosing a fitted interior with a removable tray with covered and open compartments on lion paw feet
6 ½ in. (17 cm.) high; 9 ¼ in. (24 cm.) wide; 6.3.4 in. (17.5 cm.) deep
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.
Sale room notice
France has recently announced new regulations on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items but is yet to issue further guidance on implementation. Christie’s may be unable to arrange shipments of certain elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
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