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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL CARVED IVORY FIGURES
Maker unknown, probably France or Germany, circa 1880
Unmarked
7-1/8 inches high (18.1 cm) (male figure)

The two ivory figures in period costume, the male in doublet and breeches with horn ready to blow, woman in gown and cloak feeding birds at shoulder and hand with a chicken at her feet, both figures on turned ivory pedestals.


Condition Report*: in fine condition with crazing and surface cracks natural to material
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2010
9th Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 9, 2010 for: Not Sold
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