A few examples of appraisal values for
IVORY STATUES

• AFTER DIMITRI CHIPARUS (1886-1947):
  AFTER DIMITRI CHIPARUS (1886-1947): THE SECRETAfter Dimitri Chiparus, Romanian/French, 1886-1947 The Secret, cold painted bronze, mounted to onyx plinth signed to base "D.H. Chiparus" cold painted bronze, mounted to onyx plinth Dimensions: Overall: 21 x 11 1/2 x 5 in. (53.3 x 29.2 x 12.7 cm.) Provenance: Romanian artist Demetre Chiparus became one of the most significant artists of the Art Deco movement, through combining bronze and ivory in what is known as thechryselephantinetechnique. Born in 1886, he studied in Italy before attending the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris where he refined his style. French fashion and theater, Eqyptian culture, and the dancers of France and Russia were influentialto his style, as the bulk of his work centers on female dancing figures. Noted for their agile, slender bodies that evoke graceful motion, Demetre Chiparus's sculptures of female dancers feature decorative detail.Demetre Chiparus sculptures and artwork for saleare not limited to dancers, as his early works include realistic renderings of children, which he exhibited in the Salon in Paris. It is, however, the Art Deco bronze and ivory statues of dancers for which he is most renowned. You can find notable artists' sculptures available online and at auction. Condition:
• ANTIQUE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURESCarved
  ANTIQUE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURESCarved antique ivory statues of a Chinese Emperor and Empress, circa late 19th to early 20th century. Signed under the base on each. Beautifully detailed robes. Fine details accented in black wash. Full figure ivory statues on carved and pierced custom wooden stands. Emperor measures 7 3/4" tall. Very good condition. Empress has cracks visible from under base. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• ANTIQUE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURESCarved
  ANTIQUE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURESCarved antique ivory statues of a Chinese Emperor and Empress, circa late 19th to early 20th century. Beautifully detailed robes. Fine details accented in black wash. Full figure ivory statues. Emperor measures 15" tall without the plinth. Excellent condition, appears to be complete with no damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• ANTIQUE CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS
  ANTIQUE CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURESCarved antique ivory statues of a Chinese Emperor and Empress, circa late 19th to early 20th century. Beautifully detailed robes. Fine details accented in black wash. Full figure ivory statues on wooden plinth. Emperor measures 19" tall without the plinth. Good condition. Each has a crack at the top of the head. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS STATUESAntique
  CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS STATUESAntique Chinese carved ivory statues of seated emperor and empress. Each measures 7" high on plinth. Nice detail. No damage. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• 12 IVORY STATUES, ANTIQUE SIGNED SET
  12 IVORY STATUES, ANTIQUE SIGNED SET MONTHSLarge set of 12 hand carved Chinese ivory statues, each evidently representing a month of the calendar. Unusually signed and inscribed to each figurine's back. Complete set with all twelve months. Each approximately 8" tall. Some loss to fine details. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban, African elephant ivory. It will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by law.
• (3) OLD CHINESE IVORY CARVINGS MAN &
  (3) OLD CHINESE IVORY CARVINGS MAN & WOMANThree finely carved Chinese ivory statues of two women & man holding flower. Smallest statue has repair to flower, the other two are in very good condition with no chips, breaks or visible repairs. Tallest statue measures 6" tall without the base, smallest is 3" tall. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.