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LE HAVRE ENCHERES - Maxence MAZZONI & Vincent NEYT

178 - A large elephant ivory (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana …
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Estimate €300 - €500
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A large elephant ivory (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis) vase with shoulder and flared neck, carved in high relief and lacquered in polychrome and gilt with a lined decoration of phoenixes flying over lions with mother-of-pearl inlaid eyes against a background of clouds and peony flowers, the neck decorated with two dragons. Mounted in 5 blocks. Red lacquer stamp under the base. Chips under the base, slight play in the neck and natural wear to the roughness of the reliefs. China, circa 1900 (late 19th, early 20th century) Total height: 39.5 cm Gross weight: 2070 g Object made entirely or partly of ivory of the proboscidean elephantidae SPP (Elephas Maximus, Loxodonta Africana or Loxodonta Cyclotis) classified in Annex I/A Cites/EU. In accordance with the regulations in force in the European Union (Regulation (EU) No. 2021/2280 of 16/12/21), the object will be delivered to the buyer with its Intra-Community Certificate FR2607600008-K issued by the DREAL on 02/02/2026, together with the expert report drawn up by Mr Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, legal expert in works of art made from materials derived from biodiversity, approved agent. Re-exportation outside the EU prohibited with the exception of state cultural institutions upon justification.
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About the sale ANCIENT & MODERN TABLES - ART OBJECTS - TABLE ART - ANCIENT & XXth CENTURY FURNITURE...
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Auction time 06/16/2026 at 2:00 PM
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