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Click here to subscribe19th Century Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk Mounted on Wooden Stand. Deep relief carving of 8 immortal figures. Tusk measures 14" L, measures 4-1/4" H (w/stand). We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Condition: Good condition Estimate: $3000.00 - $5000.00 Domestic Shipping: $68.00
Chinese carved ivory vegetable. Depicts a polychrome sprout of cabbage with a grasshopper, radish, flower buds on stand. Unsigned. Measures 11-1/2" L. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Condition: Good condition. Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party
Chinese carved ivory vegetable. Depicts a polychrome sprout of cabbage with a grasshopper, flower buds on stand. Unsigned. Measures 10-1/2" L. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Condition: Good condition, minor losses. Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00 Domestic Shipping: Third party
Thai Carved Walking Buddha Ivory Figurine on Marble Base. Measures 8-3/8" H x 2" W. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address or the Item will not be Shipped. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Condition: Repair to foot, nicks Estimate: $150.00 - $250.00 Domestic Shipping: $45.00
Antique Indian Painting on Ivory in Shadowbox Frame, Erotic Scene, Unsigned. Measures 3" H x 8" W, frame measures 6-3/4" H x 11-1/2" W. We Will Not Ship This Item Out of State of Florida. Anyone Having This Item Shipped Must Have a Florida Address. We will Not Knowingly Sell Endangered Species outside of Legal Channels. Condition: Good condition Estimate: $200.00 - $300.00 Domestic Shipping: $72.00
A Japanese carved ivory group of a noblewoman and two children, Meiji period (1868-1912), the woman seated open a rocky outcrop, dressed in robes and holding a fan, two boys at her feet with unusual top knot hairstyles, one holding a stick with a bird perched atop, with oval base, 6in. (15.25cm.) high, on a pierced hardwood stand inlaid with silver wire., *Condition: Dirty and would benefit from cleaning. Two feet on stand have been off and reattached - some of the silver wire around these breaks is either off or lies loose atop the wood. The ivory very good with no damage.
Two Japanese carved ivory okimonos, Meiji period (1868-1912), the first modelled as a standing man with a fan and holding a hooped staff, two boys climbing upon his shoulders, signed to base, 11¼in. (28.5cm.) high; the second of a woodsman with axe, standing upon a rocky base with flowers and foliage, a bird upon his shoulder, signed to base, 10¾in. (27.25cm.) high. (2), *Condition: - Man with fan: Some sun bleaching to ivory to the front but surface remains glossy. No damage or losses to carving., - Woodsman: Old glue residue to front and back of joint between figure and base. Small empty hole to front of left foot - possibly a small piece missing from here. Several old vertical cracks to ivory to back of figure. Front of figure has paler colour than the back due to sun fading.
A Japanese carved ivory okimono of Rakan, Meiji period (1868-1912), standing upon a rocky outcrop, one hand upon his sword and holding a dragon above his head, engraved leaf mark to base, 11½in. (29.2cm.) high., *Condition: In good condition with no damage to carving. Good colour and patina.
A Japanese carved ivory parasol handle, Meiji period (1868-1912), the slender, tapered handle carved with three climbing macaques, a small flying insect above, signed with winged insect to small square plaque towards base, with inscribed 18ct rolled gold mount and short section of bamboo cane, on a carved hardwood base, a silk tassel tied to terminal, the handle 9½in. (24.2cm.) long., *Condition: 1in hairline to lower edge. No other faults. Some damage to stand.
A Japanese carved and pierced ivory brush pot, 18th / 19th century, carved with a dragon amidst clouds above a tumultuous sea, beneath Mount Fuji, on a hardwood stand, 4 3/8in. (11.1cm.) high overall., *Condition: Good overall, with good colour and patina. One small chip to rim. ¾in. natural crack to lower edge of ivory.
A Japanese ivory and maki-e lacquer page turner, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated to both sides with birds amidst fruiting and flowering plants in gilt maki-e lacquer, 13¼in. (33.6cm.) long; together with a pair of ivory letter openers with silver mounts depicting a pair of ducks, 5¾in. (14.5cm.) long. (3), *Condition: - Page turner: One side with minor rubbing to gilding showing the darker lacquer beneath, plus a few tiny scratches to lacquer. The other side has a few flakes to the gilt lacquer and some rust coloured spot stains to the ivory throughout. The centre of the ivory around the decoration is dirty with engrained dust., - Letter openers: One silver mount is missing one of the duck's necks. On the other other, the same ducks neck is bent. The gilt lacquered foliate decoration to the handles is heavily worn, showing mainly the iron red beneath.
A large Japanese ivory okimono of Rakan and a dragon, Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting Rakan seated upon a rock, holding a staff, a dragon emerging from his bowl and Guanyin standing above, unsigned, 13½in. (34.25cm.) high., *Condition: Top of staff has been off and has been glued back into place slightly askew, causing a gap between two sides of the rings to the front of the staff. Several natural cracks to ivory to back of dragon. No other faults.
A Japanese carved ivory box and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), oval form, carved with a six elephants and a tiger finial, the lid with engraved bug to the underside, 3in. (7.6cm.) high; together with a carved ivory netsuke of a bald man with large sack, 1¼in. (3.2cm.) high. (2), *Condition: - Box: Both of tiger's front paws chipped. No other faults., - Netsuke: Old natural cracks to ivory. No other faults.
Two Japanese carved ivory okimonos, Meiji period (1868-1912), the first of a farmer, a basket over his shoulder and a kettle upon the ground at his feet, on an oval base with tree stump, signed to inset red plaque to base, 7 1/8in. (18cm.) high; the second of a farmer carrying a vine, signed to engraved plaque to base, 7½in. (19cm.) high, repairs. (2), ** Condition: - Farmer with basket: Ivory is very white throughout and has probably been bleached by sunlight. In very good condition, with no damage., - Farmer with vine: Figure has been off base and has glued repairs to both feet, bottom of vine and bamboo staff. There is a chip to the ivory to the inside of the bottom of the staff. Sun bleaching to front of figure.
Four Indian carved ivory models, 19th / early 20th century, comprising two bullock carts and a nobleman in a sedan chair with attendants, the largest 6in. (15.5cm.) long; together with an Indian carved ivory model of a boat, 6 7/8in. (17.5cm.) long. (4), *Condition: - Bullock cart: Two small cracks to one wheel and two spokes to each wheel are separated from the hub (probably a fault in the making)., - Bullocks & carriage: Lacks two turned feet from base, yoke and finials from roof of carriage. Bullocks have been glued in place and are slightly mis-aligned., - Sedan chair: Lack bells/steps? from sides of chair. Otherwise good., - Boat: Good condition.
A large Indian carved ivory page turner, c.1900, sabre form with elephant terminal, 16½in. (42cm.) long; together with other Indian ivory items including a goblet-form vase; a puzzle box; etc. (6), *Condition: - Page turner: Tiny chip to blade tip, chip to top edge of blade and another to edge of foliate mount., - Goblet: Repair to top of stem and paint retouched vertical crack to bowl. , - Puzzle box: Very good condition., - Box: Both hinges damaged and lid off. Pin from front of lid missing. Lacks one foot., - Napkin ring: Very good condition., - Sadeli inlaid page turner: Losses from inlay to both sides.
An Indian portrait miniature and 22ct gold bracelet section, 19th century, the partial bracelet mounted on black velvet, comprising five miniatures in watercolour on ivory depicting two Mughal rulers and three consorts, within yellow gold filigree frames, 4¾in. (12cm.) long overall., *Condition: The miniatures are in very good condition, with bold colours and no damage. The frames have some damage - one is missing part from the top, with another piece beside it detached, with links attaching it to the next miniature. Several links joining the miniatures are missing.
A small collection of 19th century Austrian silver, comprising a bachelor chocolate / coffee pot, of pear form with ivory scroll handle, raised on circular stepped foot, stamped with a head in flower for .800 silver, maker' mark ?C.K, other marks indistinct,height 5in. (12.7cm.); a cream jug of pear form with ivory scroll handle and similar head in flower mark, other marks indistinct; a bachelor's teapot with ivory handle and flower finial, marks for Vienna, 1840, makers mark 'D&K?'; and a milk jug, raised on four scroll feet, marked Vienna, 1864, stamped to base, '800 E.B', gross weight 25 tr.oz. (4), *Condition: coffee pot and cream jog with small dents to body, handles with movement, otherwise pieces good. ,
An antique Chinese silver and enamel circular patch box and cover, probably 19th century, worked in polychrome enamels and raised silver wires, the cover with two Buddhistic lions chasing a flaming pearl, the enamel is lapis blue, turquoise, dark red and yellow on an ivory ground, the sides of the full depth cover with dark green and midnight blue diaper work, the base with two character mark, 2in. (5.1cm.) diameter., *Condition: Crazing and small losses from edges to ivory ground on cover and the edge of the ivory ground is discoloured to amber/brown. A few small dents to edge of cover and seam to side of lid is split. Some losses from green 'leaves' on sides of cover, mainly to upper and lower edges. Mark to base clear.
A Persian Saruk rug, second quarter 20th century, the single pale blue and madder pendant lozenge medallion on a dark blue field with all over floral decoration and light blue and ivory spandrels, within a madder Herati style border, 82 x 52½in. (208.25 x 133.5cm.).* Condition: Colours very strong and even throughout. Pile generally good but there are some small areas around the main field which show some wear to the pile, possibly as a consequence of use under a dining table. There are a couple of small, well stitched repairs (one shown in photos) and there is a small grey mark to one edge which should be fairly even to remove, as it appears to be something which has been dropped onto the rug which has dried. Overall good.
A Tabriz Mahi rug, the single lozenge shaped pendant medallion on a black field with all-over floral decoration and conforming brown, ivory and pale madder spandrels, within a black Herati style border and ivory and buff floral meander guards, 117¼ x 78½in. (298 x 199.5cm.).* Condition: Slight fading to colour at one end of the rug. Otherwise very good - pile very good throughout. Very little wear, no repairs or damage.
A Jean Roulet Le Locle table clock, the deep red enamel and gilt brass case with fluted columns, the signed 4¼in. ivory Roman dial with full three dial calendar and moon phase, separate hygrometer, barometer and thermometer dials beneath, 9in. (23cm.) high, in original red faux-leather case., *Condition:No battery fitted so not tested. Some spotted tarnishing to brass on case. Outer case has some scuffs and white paint splashes to faux-leather.
A Louis Vuitton lady's hat box or square steamer trunk in monogram canvas, first half 20th century, covered in LV monogram canvas, bound in LV stamped tan leather, with brass mounts, clasps and lock, single tan leather handle to top, the interior with original lift-out basket and quilted ivory ribboned fabric lining to lid, original label to inside of lid, 'LOUIS VUITTON 788958 PARIS 70 CHAMPS-ELYSSEE 149 NEW BOND STREET LONDON NICE CANNES VICHY', painted initials J.E.G to lid, 20 x 17½in. (50.75 x 44.5cm.), 18¼in. (46.4cm.) high, in fine condition, with key., *Condition:Some wear to painted initials. Carrying handle slightly water marked and faded but remains very sturdy. A few bumps to sides, small surface stain to lower centre front, small scuff to rear and light scratch to right side near back. Overall the exterior is in lovely, very original condition. Very minor rubs and marks to leather edging. Brass has not been polished. A few small spot stain marks inside lid and some pin holes to fabric. Two areas of rust spotting to fabric to sides of the base from the metal hinge behind. Underside also good with no damage to canvas and expected wear to wooden slats from careful use.
Three Chinese Canton carved ivory page turners, 19th century, one with blade carved with auspicious objects against a diaper ground, the handle carved and pierced with Guanyin playing a flute with a pheasant on her shoulder, an attendant at her feet, 11¼in. (28.5cm.) long; the second with waisted handle carved with figures and pagodas amidst trees, 10 1/8in. (25.7cm.) long; the third with curved blade, the elliptical handle carved with a bird flying amidst bamboo, 8¾in. (22.cm.) long. (3)* Condition: - Guanyin: Very good with no faults.- Figures and trees: Several small chips to edge of blade and 1in. crack to tip. Handle very good.- Bird & bamboo: Very good condition.
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory card case, rectangular with pull-off cover, deeply carved with figures in a wooded landscape with pagodas and a boat, the top and underside with floral carving and the lower corners with gourds, 4¼ x 2 5/8in. (10.8 x 6.7cm.)., *Condition: Small hairline crack to sleeve at top of case. No other damage or faults. Good colour and patina.
A Navajo transitional blanket, c.1890, woven of native handspun wool in ivory, black, red, orange and green, with overall pattern of horizontal stripes and chevron and zig zag bands, tufted corners, 79 x 56½in. (200.5 x 143.5cm.), in fine condition., * Provenance: with Donald McGrory Oriental Rugs, Gt. Barrington, MA. Original gallery label included with lot., *Condition:In very good condition indeed - colours bright and strong. No faults.
A Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, 19th / early 20th century, of rounded square form with waisted base, the sides deeply carved with two scenes, one of three scholars in a garden, the other with three noblewomen seated at a table in an interior, below a foliate carved 'roof', the turned finial with turned top and spoon, engraved four character mark to base, 3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) high., *Condition: Very good, with no faults.
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory lobed sectional box and cover, the six lobed box carved with flowering plants, birds and animals, dividing into two sections, containing two quatrefoil shaped plaques carved with scholars in a garden, the box 2in. (5.1cm.) high., *Condition: Small chip to lower edge. Otherwise good with good patina.
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved and pierced ivory brush pot, carved with figures and buildings in a wooded landscape, against a pierced floral diaper ground, below a petal carved and reeded rim, on a foliate and ruyi pierced base, 5½in. (13.9cm.) high., * Condition: Carving in very good condition, with no damage. A few tiny age-related cracks to rim. No other faults. Very good overall.
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory card case, rounded rectangular form with pull-off cover, carved with figures in a wooded garden landscape outside pagodas. the top of the cover carved with dragons and the underside with birds, 3 5/8 x 2 1/8in. (9.2 x 5.4cm.)., *Condition: Tiny hairline to edge of lid. Otherwise very good with no damage, good colour and patina.
A 19th century novelty carved ivory and malacca miniature child's riding crop with whistle, the carved hound's head handle with glass eyes and whistle to back of head, on a malacca shaft with leather crop, 10½in. (26.7cm.) long., *Condition:Natural flaw /hole to left side of dog's head. A few small natural hairline cracks. Partial split to top of leather crop. Otherwise good.
A collection of antique bone and ivory sewing accessories, comprising a novelty miniature magnifier in the form of a gavel; propelling toothpick; snuff box; tape measures; needle cases; tatting shuttles; stiletto; button hook etc. (qty), *Condition:some items with flea-bite nibbles and splits, overall good.
Two Chinese Canton carved ivory cane handles, 19th / early 20th century, both on later carved hardwood stands, one 4 7/8in. (12.4cm.) high, the other 9in. (22.8cm.) high, plus stands. (2), *Condition: The elongated pentagonal handle withseveral natural hairlines to ivory. Otherwise good. The other in good condition.
A 19th century ivory and silver card case, plain rectangular form, with hinged cover and applied silver cartouche, 4 1/8 x 3 1/8in. (10.5 x 7.9cm.); together with a late 19th century Dieppe carved ivory notebook with turned ivory pencil; a 19th century carved ivory figure of a Roman centurion, 3¼in. (8.25cm.) high; an Indian engraved and stained ivory backscratcher; and a small Indian carved ivory elephant. (5), *Condition:- Card case: Wood lining worn around catch, so lid does not snap shut. Tiny hairline by silver cartouche. No other faults., - Notebook: Ivory very good. Pale mauve watered silk interior faded at edges and one flap detached., - Figure: Small crack to base. Otherwise good., - Backscratcher: Chip to cuff on hand. 1.5in. crack to shaft and blister to ivory near hand., - Elephant: Good condition.
An 17th / 18th century carved ivory miniature dagger or knife, French, the handle finely carved as a cherub with hurdy gurdy seated atop a foliate scrolled pedestal, the steel single edged blade within a foliate pierced, polished steel scabbard, 7¼in. (18.5cm.) long overall., *Condition:Ivory good - small hairline to lower edge. Some surface rust to scabbard and blade.
A Chinese Canton carved ivory brush pot, 19th century, finely carved with an extensive landscape with trees, figures and pagodas, between flowerhead and foliate diaper borders, on a pierced foliate and ruyi base, 5½in. (14cm.) high.* Condition: Very good condition, with no chips, cracks or other faults. A few small brown and green ink stains to interior.
A late Georgian Midshipman's or Officer's dirk, the 9in. diamond section double edge blued steel blade engraved with gilt foliate scrolls, the gilt brass crossguard with leaf and acorn/thistle quillon, turned ivory grip, the brass scabbard with etched foliate design and two suspension rings, 13¼in. (33.6cm.) long., *Condition:the blued blade with wear on upper edges and point area(tip also slightly blunt) crossguard/quillon loose, otherwise very good condition.
A good set of four French portrait miniatures of Napoleon Bonaparte's Generals, 19th century, oval, finely painted in watercolour on ivory, the generals resplendent in full ceremonial uniform, each signed with the initials 'G.S.', 5.8 x 4.7cm., within white metal frames with foliate engraving and laurel wreath surmounts, the backs with inscribed moulded vulcanite plaques naming the general, 'General Mouton', 'General Solignac', 'General Rapp' and 'General Songis'. (4), *Condition:Colours strong and appear to be in very original condition. Each of the miniatures has some very fine pale spotting to the surface when viewed through a 10x lens - it is not visible when viewed by eye. We are not sure if this is on the surface of the miniature or on the underside of the glass - the miniatures have not been removed from the frames so we cannot confirm. General Solignac has a faint, small patch to the paint to the top centre above the hair which is possibly a contact mark with the paint or varnish when originally painted and still wet - it is barely visible except under close examination. One of the vulcanite backs has shrunk a little and there are some glue spots around the edge suggesting it has been secured with glue at some time. Frames very good - they have not been cleaned or polished.
A 19th century Calvert style ivory chess set, red stained and natural, well turned, the king 10.3cm. high, the pawns 4.3cm. high. (complete); together with a 19th century mahogany cased travelling chess set with red stained and natural ivory pieces, the board 9¼in. (23.5cm.) square; and a 19th century Chinese export chinoiserie lacquered folding chess / backgammon board. (3), *Condition:- Chess set: One white bishop with small chip to mitre. Old glue to threaded joint below one white knight's head. Red queen - worn patch to red stain to ball to top. Two chips to turning on red king. A few tiny frits to collars on pawns. Red pieces have a few rubs and tiny scratches to stained colour. One red knight has heavier wear to detail on head., - Travelling chess set: Very good. Complete. Some rubbing to polish around holes on board squares from placing of pieces during play. Dark spirit stain to wood to border of board in one corner. Exterior has some light scratches and scuffs to surface., - Chinese board: Fair condition - heavy wear to lacquer to exterior and chips/flakes to edges. Interior has some gilt wear and large crack across lacquer to one side. Lacks catch to keep closed.
A late 18th century French School portrait miniature in jewelled frame, Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline de Meulan, later Guizot (1773-1827), authoress, first wife of Francois Guizot, French statesman, wearing a white lace trimmed dress and blue shawl, gold ribbon waistband and pearl necklace, holding a pen in her right hand, oval watercolour on card, signed with initials 'M.P', inscribed 'Pauline de Meulan 1773' in pencil verso, within a pierced interlaced silver frame set with rose cut diamonds, the reverse with rose gold mounted glass panel with ivory silk, 5.5 x 4.3cm. overall.
English School (19th century), Portrait miniature of Lady Ann Cullum Smith, dressed in a blue dress with ermine trimmed shawl and blue ribbon & pearl hairpiece, seated with her daughter in an interior, oval watercolour on ivory, 3½ x 3in. (8.9 x 7.6cm.), in gilt brass bead and foliate easel back frame with foliate ribbon tied surmount, scratch inscribed to frame verso.* Condition: A narrow line of abrasion at the edge of the painting - the most noticeable approx.. 1in long & 1/8in wide at 9 o'clock and a small area of retouching at 3 o'clock approx.. 1/4in above the ermine cuff. A small area of abrasion, partially through the red surface of the curtaining, from the centre to the edge at 10 o'clock. Three very fine 'needlepoint' scratches approx.. 1/4in long down from the child's arms and the lady's hand. A few further abrasions at the edge at 6 o'clock.
A 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory brush pot, the slightly carved cylindrical pot deeply carved with an extensive garden scene with pagodas, other buildings, a horse and numerous figures, below a beaded and toothed border, the base with carved pierced foliate scroll and floral decoration, 7 5/8in. (19.3cm.) high, split to base., *Condition: Vertical shrinkage split to pierced base section. No other damage or faults.
A pair of 19th century French portrait miniatures in shagreen frames, depicting 18th century noblewomen, one signed 'Robin', the other signed indistinctly, oval watercolour on ivory, within shagreen frames with silver slips chased with wrigglework, 7.8 x 6.5cm overall. (2), *Condition:Miniatures in good condition with no splits or other damage to ivory. Colours good. Some dirt speckling beneath glass. On one frame, the shagreen is lifting a little at top and bottom and there is a small split to the lower right. The other frame has more obvious lifting and shrinkage to the shagreen around the edges. Both silver slips tarnished. Both have later mid-20th century backing paper & hanging rings to the reverse.
French School (19th century), Portrait miniature of a lady, half length, in royal blue dress with lace trim, white shawl and elaborate necklace, her hair decorated with gilt and black jewels, falling over her left shoulder, oval watercolour on ivory, 9.7 x 7.3cm., in a gilt brass bead and foliate frame with ribboned surmount, inscribed verso, 'Une Dame Inconnue'.* Condition: As there are seven very small pins holding the painting in the frame which have been cut level with the metal work and are undisturbed, it would be virtually impossible to remove the miniature without the risk of damage. Because of this, it appears that it has never been removed from the frame, so there is no evidence of any damage to the paint. However, it has moved a little to one side and downwards in the frame, exposing the partially painted surface at the edge. There is a small area at the bottom of the blue dress which appears slightly yellowed - even under examination with strong magnification, we cannot decide whether this was intentional or is age related discoloration. On close examination, we believe this is more likely to be on vellum than ivory as catalogued.
English School (late 18th century), Portrait of a lady, in a red dress with white frilled border and blue shawl, her hair falling onto her left shoulder, oval watercolour on ivory, 6 x 4.7cm., in a fish skin case.* Condition: There is no sign of any warping or cracking to the ivory. The case is in good order - hinge and catches intact and skin showing virtually no wear. There are two pinhead size marks to the surface of the portrait - one to left centre of the chest and one to the right of the top curl over her shoulder. There are a few more, smaller marks to the background above the shoulder on the left side - these marks appear to be fungal which could be treated. A small area of greenish paint on the jaw and lower part of the cheek on the right side, which on close examination appears to be consistent in colour with that of the shading of the neck, probably due to deterioration of the surface flesh colouring.
Circle of Richard Cosway (British, 1742-1821), Portrait miniature of a boy, half length, dressed in a dark gold coat with lavender trim and white lace trimmed shirt, his hair falling onto his shoulders, oval watercolour on ivory, 7.6 x 6.3cm., in rose gold frame, the violet sunburst enamel back centred with a plaited lock of hair and cut gold monogram 'GD', enamel cracked.
An erotic French portrait miniature of La Princesse Pauline Bonaparte (Princess Borghese), early 19th century, circular, watercolour on ivory, depicting the subject nude, half length, cupping her left breast in her hand, signed with initial (A?) and dated 1816 lower right, 8.3cm. diameter, in foliate scroll gilt metal frame, inscribed to hand written label verso., *Condition:Two paint flakes to edge at approx. 8 o'clock - there are four narrow sections to both sides, the top and bottom of the miniature (approx. 2mm at widest point) which appear to have been added with card, either later or when painted - we are not sure. It is from the left of these that the paint has flaked. Minor contact rubs/flakes from frame to very extremeties of the miniature (only visible when removed from frame). Miniature otherwise good with no other faults. Frame has some tarnish spotting to borders throughout.
A Chinese carved ivory figure of a scholar, 19th / early 20th century, the bearded, seated figure in robes, holding a loosely furled scroll with calligraphy, incised seal mark to base, 6in. (15.25cm.) high., *Condition: Rich caramel colour, patination and gloss shine to ivory from handling on the back and sides of figure. Natural cracks throughout. No damage - chips or later cracks.
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