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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 inlays. France, Dieppe, last quarter of the 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century. Total height: 20 cm Gross weight: 184.6 g Expert: Pierre GRIGNON DUMOULIN Object made wholly or partly of proboscidean ivory (Elephantidae spp., 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 FR7607600093-K, issued by the DREAL on 3 July2026 by the supervisory authority, accompanied by the expert report drawn up by Mr Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, a court-appointed expert at the Amiens Court of Appeal and an approved agent for ivory and materials derived from biodiversity. 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
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Auction time 10/10/2026 at 10:30 AM
Ref. : V100026 - 10
Lot description modified on 09/29/2026 at 5:30 PM
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