378: A LARGE ANTIQUE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL DESK SEAL

An antique carved ivory handle depicting a classical figure and nude embracing within a naturalistic setting with depiction of aquatic plants and rocks above which a wolf stalks the figures. The matrix with an intaglio coat of arms, measures 6.25 inches. NOTE: There is no International shipping allowed on this lot, domestic USA sale only. No purchase by or shipping to residents of California, New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Provenance: The Joseph Candioto Trust. We ship in-house for all items with the exception of very large and or very fragile pieces and some international shipments.
Natural fissures in the ivory, the wolf's tail and presumably the nude's arm are missing.
$200 - $300