• Art d'Afrique, d'Océanie et d' auction at Christies

    Sale 4025

    Art d'Afrique, d'Océanie et d'Amérique du Nord

    Paris

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    23 June 2015

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    • EPINGLE EN IVOIRE Ivory pin
    Lot 72

    EPINGLE EN IVOIRE
    Ivory pin

    RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

    Price realised

    EUR 21,250

    Estimate

    EUR 3,000 - EUR 5,000

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    EPINGLE EN IVOIRE
    Ivory pin
    République Démocratique du Congo
    Hauteur: 9,5 cm. (3 ¾ in.)

    Provenance

    Jacques et Denise Schwob (1916-2008),
    Par descendance au propriétaire actuel

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    Lot Essay

    Superbe petite épingle en ivoire surmontée d’une tête aux traits fins. Une série d’anneaux gravés orne la base de la pointe.

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    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.


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