In Asia ivory has been carved for netsuke, seals, okimono, card cases, fan supports, animals and other figures and even as carved tusks. Ivory has been used since the earliest times as a material for sculpture of small items, both in Europe and the east, principally China and Japan. Although the mammoth is extinct, tusks are still being unearthed in Russia and offered for sale. The ivory from the African elephant is the most prized source of ivory. Ivory - Ivory is a hard white material that comes from the tusks of elephants, mammoth, walrus and boar, or from the teeth of hippopotamus and whales.The refusal of any such licences shall not permit the cancelling of any sale nor allow any delay in making full payment for the lot.This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only. The need for import licences varies from country to country and you should acquaint yourself with all relevant local requirements and provisions before bidding. Details can be found on the ACE website or by phoning ACE on 020 7973 5188. Export licences are issued by Arts Council England and application forms can be obtained from its Export Licensing Unit. Export of goodsīuyers intending to export goods should ascertain whether an export licence is required before bidding.

Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional. VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate. The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT).

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