CHINA, Qing period, circa 1900 - Lot 72

CHINA, Qing period, circa 1900 Set of eighteen standing ivory Luohan (elephantidae spp.) with their attributes. Each on a wooden base inlaid with silver wire, supported by small serpentine vases, the base edging in gilt bronze and cloisonné enamels. H. without base: 26 to 27 cm each - Total gross weight: 5,054 g. - H. with base: approx. 32 cm. Wear, a few stains, cracks, minor accidents and restorations. Cites FR2403400108-K issued by the DREAL Occitanie, Toulouse on 17/6/2024 will be given to the purchaser. Provenance : Hôtel des Chevaux-Légers, Versailles, sale January 24, 1971, no. 83. The object described above, containing Elephantidae spp (I/A) elephant ivory, predates March 3, 1947, within the meaning of EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 determining "worked specimens acquired more than fifty years previously", may be marketed after obtaining a CIC (K) prior to any sale, in accordance with EU Commission Regulation 2021/2280 of 16/12/2021 which came into force on January 19, 2022. The CIC will be given to the buyer with the item. By participating in the sale, the bidder acknowledges that he is familiar with the applicable regulations. In principle, this lot may not be taken out of the European Union. The successful bidder is solely responsible for taking all steps required by the particular nature of this lot. It is the buyer's responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates, as well as any other documentation required. The buyer expressly acknowledges that he is personally responsible for taking all necessary steps, in particular with regard to the possession and circulation of such an object. In particular, it is the buyer's responsibility to take the necessary steps for any resale or export, and in particular to apply, at his own expense and risk, for any re-export CIC that may be required. The issuance of such a document is not automatic. In the event of re-export, it is the buyer's responsibility to contact the competent authorities of the country of destination for information on import conditions prior to any purchase. The impossibility of exporting or importing the lot does not justify a delay in payment of the amount due or the cancellation of the sale. OBLIGATION : The successful bidder undertakes to show proof of identity and provide his contact details prior to delivery of the lot.