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CARVED IVORY CORPUS' a group of three, 18th/19th century, probably French. Each finely carved in full round with good anatomy, cascading hair, deeply folded loincloth. The first signed on perizonium 'Harlin'. Some minor losses. Heights 6.25 inches (16 cm), 9 inches (22.8 cm) and 6.5 inches (16.5 cm). Estimate $1,000-$1,500

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A CARVED IVORY CROSS AND CORPUS French 19th century, finely carved in full round with good proportions, detailed anatomy, deeply folded loincloth and set in a carved gilt wood frame. Minor losses. Corpus height 7.25 inches (18.4 cm), ivory cross height 12.25 inches (31 cm). Estimate $800-$1,200