Chuck Ripper (American, B. 1929) "African Elephant" Signed lower right. Original Gouache painting on Masonite.Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the United Nations Endangered Species Series 32c African Elephant stamp issued March 13, 1997. The largest living land animal, the African elephant may reach a height of 13 feet at the shoulder and weigh up to eight tons. Its varied habitat includes thick jungle forests, as well as wooded savannas. This magnificent animal may eat over 500 pounds of solid food each day, feeding on grasses and other plants, including the fruit of various palm trees. During dry spells, the African elephant eats the spongy wood of the bamboo tree, which provides necessary water. Where food is abundant, these animals congregate in herds, but they are usually seen in small family groups led by old cows. The bulls often dwell in bachelor herds apart from the cows and young. African elephants have been victimized by poachers who hunt them for their valuable ivory tusks, resulting in significant reduction of the population. Farms and villages have usurped much of the elephant's grazing land, depriving this huge creature of its natural habitat. Consequently, the African elephant is a protected species. Although it has increased in numbers in wildlife reserves, overpopulation often occurs in these areas, resulting in further habitat loss, as well as the need for population control. Conservation measures include developing larger wildlife reserves and protecting the African elephant from poaching. There is also a need to protect major migratory routes. Image Size: 14.5 x 12.5 in. Overall Size: 17.75 x 15 in. Unframed. (B15615)
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A COALPORT PORCELAIN EIGHT-PIECE DESSERT SERVICE, comprising a set of six dessert plates, an oval two handled serving dish and a square two handled serving dish, each with a hand painted central cartouche; 'Loch Aw', 'Heilige*', 'Godstow Bridge', 'Ellens Isle', 'Papigno', 'Loch Long', 'Loch Jay' and 'Ruins of Brunnenburgh', on ivory and cobalt grounds with scrolling gilt borders, printed marks. Plates 22.5cm, oval dish measures 32cm long, square dish measures 28cm long (square dish a/f)The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.The square dish with a large crack running centrally, the 'Heilige*' plate with hairline, light general wear overall to other pieces with minor surface scratching and wear to gilding.
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY COALPORT PORCELAIN EWER, painted by F. Chivers, baluster form with scroll handle and raised on a circular pedestal base, painted with a central cartouche depicting fruits, on a gilt ivory and cobalt ground, printed 1891-1919 mark, 7540, m/s.149. 35cm highThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Good overall condition, usual light crazing and pops, light wear to gilding.
A VICTORIAN PLATED METAL EAR TRUMPET, domed form with swan neck terminating in an ivory earpiece and having a fretwork grill. 9cm by 6cmThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Ivory earpiece cracked with loss, pitting to metal and general wear. Condition report made 290121.
AFTER GARDELLI, AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE ON IVORY, oval half-length portrait of a lady in classical dress, her hair worn in ringlets, bears signature "Gardelli", in a gilt metal frame. 6.8cm by 5.5cmThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Good overall condition, miniature with some roughness to the edge and the two sides cut straight. Condition report made 290121.
A CHINESE EXPORT LACQUER WORK TABLE, the hinged rectangular top with rounded corners, opening to reveal an interior of covered boxes and trays, some containing ivory accessories, the lids with foliate-carved ivory knops, raised on a trestle base with paw feet. 72.5cm high, 62cm wide, 41.5cm deep
Julius Paul Schmidt- Felling (1835, Berlin-1920), Paar Chryselephantine- Figuren "Bauern", Bronze/ Elfenbein geschnitzt, um 1900, ein Feldarbeiter mit Sense über der Schulter und eine Bäuerin beim Säen, jeweils auf der Plinthe signiert und auf Natursteinsockel montiert, Gesamthöhe 26cm, ohne Sockel 19cmJulius Paul Schmidt- Felling (1835, Berlin-1920), pair of Chryselephantine figures "Farmers", carved bronze/ivory, c. 1900, a field worker with a scythe over his shoulder and a farmer's wife sowing, each signed on the plinth and mounted on a natural stone base, total height 26cm, without base 19cm
Brieföffner mit Pferdekopf, Elfenbeinschnitzerei, China, Anfang 20Jh., Gew.27,47g, Griff beidseitig mit handgemaltem Dekor aus Flora und Fauna, sowie Schriftzeichen, L.20cmLetter opener with horse head, ivory carving, China, early 20th century, weight 27,47g, handle on both sides with hand-painted decoration of flora and fauna, as well as characters, l.20cm
4 Paar Essstäbchen, China, Elfenbein, 1920er Jahre, gravierte Motive aus Flora und Fauna, farbig gestaltet, 2* L.26,3cm, 2* zusätzlich mit Schriftzeichen, L.27,6cm4 pairs of chopsticks, China, ivory, 1920s, engraved motifs of flora and fauna, coloured design, 2* l.26.3cm, 2* additionally with characters, l.27.6cm
Miniaturen, Elefant und 2 Mäuse, Elfenbeinschnitzarbeit, 1.Viertel des 20.Jh., Gesamt-Gew.9,16g, eine Maus auf einem Bernstein sitzend, Bernstein ca.26*34mm, Maus-H.9mm, Elefant, H*L 28*32mm (ein Stoßzahn fehlt)Miniatures, elephant and 2 mice, ivory carving, 1st quarter of the 20th century, total weight 9,16g, a mouse sitting on an amber, amber approx.26*34mm, mouse h.9mm, elephant, h*l 28*32mm (one tusk missing)
Miniaturen, Ziege und Tiger, Elfenbeinschnitzarbeit, 1.Viertel des 20.Jh., Gew.5,48g, Tiger, L*H 27*14mm, Ziege, L*H 3*835mm (1 Ohr fehlt, 1 Gehörn best.)Miniatures, goat and tiger, ivory carving, 1st quarter of the 20th century, wt.5,48g, tiger, l*h 27*14mm, goat, l*h 3*835mm (1 ear missing, 1 horns damaged)
Miniatur: 3 Mäuse mit Würfel, Elfenbeinschnitzarbeit, 1.Viertel des 20.Jh., Gew.5,08g, H.ca.23mm, 2 Mäuse und eine Maus auf dem Würfel sitzend, H.ca.23mm (Maus auf Würfel mit Fehlstellen)Miniature: 3 mice with cube, ivory carving, 1st quarter of the 20th century, w.5,08g, h.approx.23mm, 2 mice and a mouse sitting on the cube, h.approx.23mm (mouse on cube with missing parts)
A collection of ladies accessories to include 10cm opera glasses with mother of pearl eye pieces, fan 28cms, manicure set in fabric box, tortoiseshell style box, 4 hair combs (two with diamante details) bone handled crochet hook, a glass topped medicine spoon (bottle missing) a Swiss army knife style manicure set in ivory, a BASS thread darning set and a bullet shaped metal ornament. Condition ReportAll in good condition for age and opera glasses in v good condition.
Two part tea sets, Dartmouth pottery, seagull painted set 10 pieces, ivory pottery floral painted, 13 pieces and Batcombe pottery, cup and small bowl, Port Isaac and St Ives. Condition ReportDartmouth set, teapot, cracked lid, handle and chip to the spout, one saucer with glaze chip. Ivory set, paint wear to handles and rims, one saucer cracked.
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