RARE ORIENTAL ORNATELY-CARVED TUSK, CIRCA 1850.

RARE ORIENTAL ORNATELY-CARVED TUSK, CIRCA 1850. The intricate three-dimensional pierce-carved tusk section depicting dense jungle vinery populated with fanciful songbirds and rodent-like creatures; the center panel depicting a fisherman in a boat, farmers with implements, a rider on horseback with child following, and other figures within floral leafy branches. Now mounted as a lamp fitted on a carved teak base. SIZE: 14-1/2″ h. of carving. 17-3/4″ overall h. CONDITION: Fine three-dimensional carvings with good depth and perspective. Missing three round sections from 1/2″ to 1-1/4″ in diameter. Two vertical shrinkage splits continuing down interior sides, causing structural weakness and small losses. 9-92323 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1045	$2,070.00	RARE ORIENTAL ORNATELY-CARVED TUSK, CIRCA 1850. The intricate three-dimensional pierce-carved tusk section depicting dense jungle vinery populated with fanciful songbirds and rodent-like creatures; the center panel depicting a fisherman in a boat, farmers with implements, a rider on horseback with child following, and other figures within floral leafy branches. Now mounted as a lamp fitted on a carved teak base. SIZE: 14-1/2″ h. of carving. 17-3/4″ overall h. CONDITION: Fine three-dimensional carvings with good depth and perspective. Missing three round sections from 1/2″ to 1-1/4″ in diameter. Two vertical shrinkage splits continuing down interior sides, causing structural weakness and small losses. 9-92323 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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