A standing figure of Fukurokuju, ivory okimono with polychrome highlights, Japan, Meiji period, signed, 21.5 cm high

A standing figure of Fukurokuju, ivory okimono with polychrome highlights, Japan, Meiji period, signed, 21.5 cm high

Marine Ivory

Overall wear to the surface

Wear of the gilding and polychromy

Some surface scratches

A few cracks

Important: Sales conditions for regulated animal materials:

According to the Art. 6a, "Foreign buyers shall always check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on any lot containing wildlife material such as, but not only: ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, rhinoceros horn, or whalebone. Hôtel des Ventes pays particular attention to complete its due diligence duties to ensure that all the objects presented in the catalogue comply with our laws and regulations of Cultural Property (CPTA). However, we are under no obligation to cancel your purchase and refund the amount paid if your lot cannot be exported, imported or if seized by a government authority."

Therefore, buyers are not entitled to cancel the sale in the event that they are refused export or import.

Please note that Piguet Hôtel des Ventes will not issue any CITES for export