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399 |
A CARVED IVORY RELIEF BUST OF QUEEN ELIZABETH probably French 19th
century. Carved in high relief with excellent detail, reticulated lace
collar, ornate coiffure and garments. Her name integrally carved on top
margin and contained in an ebonized wood frame with gilt liner. Carved
ivory height 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Estimate $800-$1,200 |
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400 |
A VERY FINE CARVED IVORY RELIEF OF 16TH C. FRENCH ROYALTY 19th century and
perhaps earlier. Exceptionally well carved in high relief with great
detail and polychroming. Depicted are Henry II, Catherine, Francis II,
Marie Stuart, Charles IX, and Elisabeth. Carved ivory 7 inches x 4.75
inches (17.7 cm x 12 cm). Estimate $1,500-$2,000 Provenance: W. Russell
Button Gallery, Chicago. |
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401 |
A PAIR OF FINELY CARVED IVORY FIGURES of Helen and Constantine, probably
French 19th century. Carved in full round with exceptional detailing
throughout and traces of polychroming. Height 5.25 inches (13.4 cm).
Estimate $1,200-$1,800 |
