An ivory carving of standing Guanyin, China, 20th century, 71 cm high (without stand)

二十世紀象牙雕觀音像 高71厘米

An ivory carving of standing Guanyin, China, 20th century, 71 cm high (without stand)

二十世紀象牙雕觀音像
高71厘米

Overall wear to the surfaces

A few chips

Some lacks

Some cracks

Visible traces of glue under the base of the sculpture and to the stand. The carving doesn't hold very well to the stand

Bun attached by wooden sticks to the rest of the sculpture

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