A pair of mammoth tusk figures of rhinoceros
20th century
(4)
Estimate $1,500 – $2,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, QUEENSLAND
each realistically carved striding forward on short legs with head turned slightly to one side, mouth partly open and ears raised in alert attitude, the large head supporting two horns and with small inlaid black eyes, the body surface carved to simulate the overlapping textured 'armour' of the animal's skin, signed on the underside of a hind foot Shioman, wood stands
(4)
22 cm long
- Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
- $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
Generally good condition
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |