Lot no. 2019
Man holding peaches, coral sculpture, China, first half of 20th c., h. 12.5 cm, 134g (damage and restorations) Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the transportation of lots containing elephant ivory, tortoise shell, coral or exotic skins outside Switzerland. A buyer may not defer payment of the price of these lots, nor request cancellation of their sale, on the pretext that it would be impossible to export and/or import them from Switzerland. General surface wear Damage Restorations A few chips Some surface scratches Some cracks Some traces of glue under the base This lot contains coral. The coral trade is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regimes and requirements before taking any action relating to the purchase or handling of a coral object. Piguet will not apply on behalf of buyers for exemption certificates, CITES licences, registrations or other necessary documentation, including renewals or updates, and will not arrange import or export permits required for international shipments. The buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documents or in legally arranging the export or import of the consignment will not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. A coral carving of a man holding peaches, China, first half of the 20th century, 12.5 cm high, 134g (damage and restorations) Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale. ??????????? ?12.5????134? ????????? Overall wear to the surface Damage Restorations Some chips Some surface scratches Some cracks Some traces of glue under the base This lot contains coral. Commercial trade in coral is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of a coral item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
Old paintings
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09/24/2025
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