Carved ivory sculpture of the Vergin and Child, France, 18th century

Height x width x depth: 18.5 x 4 x 2.5 cm. Weight with wooden base: 645 g, with case: 1120 g.

The artwork, carved in the round in elephant ivory (Loxodonta africana), depicts a standing Madonna with the Child placed on her arm; the son is depicted blessing with the globe (Globus cruciger) in his left hand; the head and eyes of the Virgin and Saviour are slightly turned to look straight ahead.
Ebonised turned wooden base. Wooden case covered in green velvet.

Item condition grading: **** good.

This lot is accompanied by a CITES certificate and is only available for sale with shipments within the European Community.

€ 4.500,00 / 5.500,00

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