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A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL CARVED IVORY FIGURES MOUNTED ON WOOD
Maker unknown, probably Germany, circa 1880
Unmarked
8-1/4 inches high (21.0 cm)

The two carved ivory figures of beggars, one with crutch and hand on shoulder bag and the other a bearded man with cane and hat in hand, both figures on wooden stands with back carved as tree beside a stone wall.


Condition Report*: break and repair to leg of beggar with bag otherwise with minor crazing and surface cracks typical of ivory
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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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