Li Bai assoupi, set of 4 ivory sculptures, China, 20th c., 2 with Qianlong mark under base, 2 with Chenghua mark under base, two with wooden base (not integral), various sizes, h. 15.5 cm max (1 restored) Provenance: collection of the Ghezzi family, originally from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century A set of 4 ivory carvings of Li Bai, China, 20th century, 2 with Qianlong mark, 2 with Chenghua mark, various sizes, 15.5 cm high max (1 restored) Provenance: Ghezzi family collection from Zurich, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century 五件二十世紀象牙彫李白像 兩件有乾隆款，兩件有成化款 一件已經過修復 General surface wear Numerous cracks and fissures Some nicks Some surface scratches A few cracks A few chips Restorations on the largest. Visible traces of glue Customs stamp under one of the Li Bai (the one holding a book) This lot contains ivory. The ivory trade is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that buyers inform themselves of the applicable regimes and requirements before taking any action in relation to the purchase or handling of an ivory 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 shall not justify cancellation of the sale or delay in payment. Overall wear to the surfaces Numerous cracks and splits Some nicks Some surface scratches Some cracks Some chips Restorations on the largest carving. Visible traces of glue Customs stamp under one of the Li Bai (the one holding a book) This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory 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. GHEZZI FAMILY COLLECTION Maison Piguet is pleased to present the second part of the collection of the Ghezzi family, jewellers and antique dealers for almost a century. The collection comprises more than 200 lots from a wide range of fields. Of particular note is a collection of Art Nouveau vases, including two large Gallé vases (lots 1263, 1265), a set of Chinese cloisonné enamels (lots 1703 to 1705) and a gilt bronze Amitayus (lot 1679). The entire collection included in the catalogue can be found by entering the keyword "Ghezzi" in the search bar on our website and scanning the QR code. All lots marked in red in the printed catalogue come from this collection.