Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 348
Five Carved Inuit Marine Ivory Desk Objects
Estimate: $100 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
20th century, comprising: recumbent dog, 1-3/4 x 3-1/2 in.; whale on stand, sticker on base reads "J.D. Thomson/Wrangell Alaska/May 1945", 2-1/4 x 4 in.; small bird on base, 2-1/8 x 2-7/8 in.; dagger with reticulated pommel, 5-1/2 in.; small penguin, 1-3/4 in.
Note: ◉This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition
some slight cracking and surface accretion
J.D. Thomson, Wrangell, Alaska (label); Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
