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Tobacco grater made from elephant ivory (Elephas maximus, Lo…
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318
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Tobacco grater made from elephant ivory (Elephas maximus, Lo…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Tobacco grater made from elephant ivory (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis), carved with a relief design depicting Venus teaching Cupid.
The lid of the container is missing; there is a minor chip.
France, Dieppe, mid-18th century.
Total height: 19 cm
Gross weight: 44.6 g
Expert: Pierre GRIGNON DUMOULIN
Object made wholly or partly of ivory from proboscideans of the Elephantidae family (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis), listed in Appendix I/A of CITES/EU.
Current IUCN status: Elephas: Endangered, Loxodonta africana: Endangered, Loxodonta cyclotis: Critically Endangered.
In accordance with the regulatory provisions in force within the European Union (Regulation (EU) No 2021/2280 of 16 December 2021), the item will be delivered to the purchaser together with its Intra-Community Certificate FR7607600092-K issued by the DREAL on 3 July 2026, accompanied by the expert report drawn up by Mr Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, a court-appointed expert in works of art made from biodiversity-derived materials and an approved agent. Export outside the EU is prohibited, except to state cultural institutions upon presentation of supporting documentation. In the event of transport, the specimen must be accompanied by this expert report. ARTEMIS ESTIMATIONS Appraisal House, 6 rue Ancel 60200 Compiègne - 06 09 83 33 29 - www.artemisestimations.com
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About the sale
A FANTASTIC AUCTION OF FURNITURE & WORKS OF ART
Auction location
Auction time
10/10/2026 at 10:30 AM
Ref. : V100026 - 8
Lot description modified on 09/29/2026 at 5:29 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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