CHINA, 20th century Three branches of coral with a pink-orange patina, carved with figures of women and birds. Assembled on a painted wooden four-legged base. H.: 20.5 - 18 - 11.6 cm. Signs of wear, faded dye, pitting, a few chips, traces of glue; the left branch has been reattached at the woman’s neck. Coral (Corallium spp.) (Corallidae spp.) (NR). Specimen that has undergone mechanical restructuring through polishing, cutting, turning, or faceting, dating back more than 50 years, not covered by the Washington Convention (CITES), EC Regulation 338/97 of December 9, 1996, or the French Environmental Code. The commercial use of this specimen is permitted in the EU because the material is not raw but has been worked into jewelry. For any potential export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the relevant country—particularly the United States—prior to purchasing this lot containing coral. For export from the EU, a CITES re-export permit will be required, the cost of which is the responsibility of the future purchaser.
Live Thursday 9 July・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 130

CHINA, 20th century Three branches of coral with a pink-orange patina, carved with figures of women and birds. Assembled on a painted wooden four-legged base. H.: 20.5 - 18 - 11.6 cm. Signs of wear, faded dye, pitting, a few chips, traces of glue; the left branch has been reattached at the woman’s neck. Coral (Corallium spp.) (Corallidae spp.) (NR). Specimen that has undergone mechanical restructuring through polishing, cutting, turning, or faceting, dating back more than 50 years, not covered by the Washington Convention (CITES), EC Regulation 338/97 of December 9, 1996, or the French Environmental Code. The commercial use of this specimen is permitted in the EU because the material is not raw but has been worked into jewelry. For any potential export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the relevant country—particularly the United States—prior to purchasing this lot containing coral. For export from the EU, a CITES re-export permit will be required, the cost of which is the responsibility of the future purchaser.

Estimate
€150 - €300
Result
€80
Buyer's premium
26.4%
CHINA, 20th century Three branches of coral with a pink-orange patina, carved with figures of women and birds. Assembled on a painted wooden four-legged base. H.: 20.5 - 18 - 11.6 cm. Signs of wear, faded dye, pitting, a few chips, traces of glue; the left branch has been reattached at the woman’s neck. Coral (Corallium spp.) (Corallidae spp.) (NR). Specimen that has undergone mechanical restructuring through polishing, cutting, turning, or faceting, dating back more than 50 years, not covered by the Washington Convention (CITES), EC Regulation 338/97 of December 9, 1996, or the French Environmental Code. The commercial use of this specimen is permitted in the EU because the material is not raw but has been worked into jewelry. For any potential export, it is the responsibility of the successful bidder to check with the customs authorities of the relevant country—particularly the United States—prior to purchasing this lot containing coral. For export from the EU, a CITES re-export permit will be required, the cost of which is the responsibility of the future purchaser.
Sale
Classic
Thursday 9 July・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 5 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris