Wall sconce and its Louis XIV-era console in tortoiseshell ( - Lot 208

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1500 - 2000 EUR
Wall sconce and its Louis XIV-era console in tortoiseshell ( - Lot 208
Wall sconce and its Louis XIV-era console in tortoiseshell (Eretmochelys imbricata) and brass marquetry, with a bronze mount featuring motifs of Renown and an allegory of Music. Original spring-wound movement signed by JB DUTERTRE in Paris France, first quarter of the 18th century H: 125 cm including console, console H: 30 cm (damage and missing parts) BIODIVERSITY EXPERT: Mr. Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, court-appointed expert at the Amiens Court of Appeals, approved appraiser for works of art made from biodiversity-derived materials. Specimen composed of material derived from a protected animal species (Eretmochelys imbricata), classified as I/A under CITES/EU. Current IUCN status of the species: Critically Endangered (CR); approximately 8,000 females worldwide. Specimen meeting the definition of an “antique artifact,” dating from before March 3, 1947, in accordance with the terms of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97. If transported, the specimen must be accompanied by this appraisal report. In the event of export, the purchaser is advised to inquire about the applicable legislation in the country of destination. ARTEMIS ESTIMATIONS Appraisal Firm, 6 rue Ancel, 60200 Compiègne - 06 09 83 33 29 - www.artemisestimations.com
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