Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 347
Five Carved Inuit Marine Ivory Walruses and Bears
Estimate: $300 - $500
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: two bears, larger, 5-3/8 x 1-3/4 in.; three walruses, two with labels for J.D. Thomson, largest, 1-1/8 x 3-3/4 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 scratching and surface accretion; small walrus with glue residue on tusks
J.D. Thomson, Wrangell, Alaska (labels); 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
