An exceptionally large carved ivory 'Bacchants' tusk, France or Italy, 18th C.

L.: 202 cm (from tip to tip)
Dim.: 208 cm (inner circumference)
Dim.: 219 cm (outer circumference)

Condition:
- In good condition with a number of small losses and a few minor repairs.

Weight: 20,8 kg

Signed on the underside with an L evolving into a profile of a bird.

Provenance:
- Acquired at auction on Dec. 10, 2000, from Montauban Auction, Etude de Maîtres Chantal Cohet et Robert Feraud. Accompanied by a report from the aforementioned experts. Copy of invoice available, see image nr. 12.
- Published in 'Los sábados de ABC', April 26, 2003, in regards to the showcasing of the piece on the Madrid art fair Artemanía.

Lot subject to CITES-regulation. Accompanied by a certificate from an external appraiser, allowing a sale in the European Union only. For exporting outside of the European Union, a CITES export permit must be obtained. We can obtain this for the prospective buyers, please inquire. Buyers are responsible for adhering to local import rules. This lot is not available for buyers in the USA.