Finely carved ivory European angel--fine details to include feathering on the wings-mounted on polished mahogany base--ivory figure is 8 inches high-with base total is 9.25 inches high-ivory has natural striations-no cracks or repairs-Ivory is aged 19thc or even early 18thc-base is most likely later-elephant ivory-Provence is J.A. Appelhof Collection of Ivories, Jades, Hardstones--sold by C.B Galleries September 1973 when purchased by owner
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