An ivory okimono of a man reading a scroll, with a child, Japan, Meiji period, signed 信明作 (Nobuaki-saku), 18.5 cm high

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

An ivory okimono of a man reading a scroll, with a child, Japan, Meiji period, signed 信明作 (Nobuaki-saku), 18.5 cm high

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

Overall wear to the surface

A few chips

Some surface scratches

Some cracks

Some black traces

A small hole under the man's clothing

Presence of a disc with a different texture from the rest of the set partially covering the underside of the man's clothing and extending vertically up part of this area, probably a restoration or filling of an unevenness in the tusk

This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.