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321 - A carved elephant ivory figure (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta a…
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Estimate €1,000 - €2,000
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A carved elephant ivory figure (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis) depicting Aphrodite, known as the ‘Medici Venus’ or ‘Modest Venus’, based on the ancient model held at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, resting on a turned and blackened wooden pedestal, embellished with ivory fillets. France, Dieppe, last quarter of the 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century. Total height: 20 cm Gross weight: 184.6 g With CIC no. FR7607600093-K. Expert: Pierre GRIGNON DUMOULIN
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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 - 10
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