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A PAIR OF WHALEBONE VENEERED CARVINGS IN THE FORM OF TUSKS*
Each tusk form veneered in whalebone tiles, the surface then decorated with incised decoration and each featuring a relief carved panel of a dragon and phoenix respectively, completed by individual wooden block socles, 108cm (total height each).
Note: for buyers intending to export this lot outside of Australia, CITES regulations apply. Contact department for details.
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Lot 198
Each tusk form veneered in whalebone tiles, the surface then decorated with incised decoration and each featuring a relief carved panel of a dragon and phoenix respectively, completed by individual wooden block socles, 108cm (total height each).
Note: for buyers intending to export this lot outside of Australia, CITES regulations apply. Contact department for details.
Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
Classic Furniture, Objects and Design
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5625
12:00pm - 3 June 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
CONTACT
Guy Cairnduff
guy.cairnduff@leonardjoel.com.au
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