Asian Art Online Auction

April 17, 2014

LOT 31

Lot 31

Ivory Carved Elephant and Monkey Group, Circa 1940’s

Ivory Carved Elephant and Monkey Group, Circa 1940’s
Lot 31 Details
Ivory Carved Elephant and Monkey Group, Circa 1940’s

Playfully rendered to depict an elephant and group of three monkeys beneath a palm tree with coconuts. Wood stand
height 7.5" — 19 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,380
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Ivory Carved Elephant and Monkey Group, Circa 1940’s
  • Ivory Carved Elephant and Monkey Group, Circa 1940’s
Provenance:

Lots 8-35 Chinese and Japanese Ivory Carvings from a Toronto Estate.

CONDITION DETAILS

age crack to elephant’s back; loss to one palm leaf

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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