Crucifix painting depicting Christ and the titulus, carved from ivory (Elephantidae spp). Head tilted toward the right shoulder, medium-length hair and short beard, eyes open and mouth exhaling, arms in a V-shape, short perizonium held in place by a cord, with side panels falling over the left hip, legs and feet parallel. In a gilded wooden frame with carved floral and foliage decoration, repainted gray with traces of gilding. 18th century. Brown wooden cross, added later. Height of Christ: 23.5 cm - Width: 13 cm Total height: 60 cm - Total width: 40 cm - Total gross weight: 2,500 g Minor restorations, particularly on the toes; a crack in the torso; some wear and very slight damage, particularly to the frame; gilding worn and some missing sections of wood. In terms of style, this Christ can be compared to another Christ dated around 1700, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum (1144-1893). Source: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O179419/crucifix-figurefigure-unknown. CITES FR2606900331-K, issued by the DREAL Auvergne Rhône Alpes in Clermont-Ferrand on May 20, 2026, will be provided to the purchaser. The item described above, containing elephant ivory (Elephantidae spp (I/A), predates March 3, 1947, within the meaning of EC Regulation 338/97 of December 9, 1996, defining “worked specimens acquired more than fifty years ago,” may be traded after obtaining a CIC (K) prior to any sale, in accordance with EU Commission Regulation 2021/2280 of December 16, 2021, which entered into force on January 19, 2022. The CIC will be provided to the successful bidder along with the item. By participating in the sale, the bidder acknowledges knowledge of the applicable regulations. This lot is, in principle, prohibited from leaving the European Union. The successful bidder is solely responsible, upon the award of the lot, for fulfilling all obligations arising from the specific nature of such a lot under their own responsibility. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export or import license and/or certificate, as well as any other required documentation. The successful bidder expressly acknowledges that it is their personal responsibility to handle all matters relating to, in particular, the possession and movement of such an item. In particular, it is the successful bidder’s responsibility to take the steps required for any resale or export, including applying at their own expense and risk for any re-export CIC that may be necessary. The issuance of such a document is not automatic. For any potential re-export, it is the successful bidder’s responsibility to inquire—prior to any purchase—with the competent authorities of the destination country regarding import conditions. The inability to export or import the lot does not justify a delay in payment of the amount due or the cancellation of the sale. OBLIGATION: The successful bidder agrees to present identification and provide contact information prior to the release of the lot.