Carved Ivory Needle Case
Carved Ivory Needle Case – Beauvais work, circa 1850 – France.
Elegant ivory needle case, of particularly refined workmanship, entirely openwork and finely hand-carved.
Description:
The body features two relief medallions: on one side, a young woman seated in a rural landscape, on the other, a pastoral scene with sheep and a shepherd.
The openwork decoration, enhanced with garlands, drapery, and trelliswork, testifies to the great skill of the ivory carvers of Beauvais in the mid-19th century.
Openwork screw-on stopper in the shape of a dome with floral decoration.
With its CITES certificate no. FR2507508671-K issued in Paris on 03/07/2025.
Dimensions: Height: 8 cm.
Condition:
Small chip visible on the top of the stopper, without major alteration to the overall aesthetic.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information or requests for additional photos concerning the items offered for sale.
Elegant ivory needle case, of particularly refined workmanship, entirely openwork and finely hand-carved.
Description:
The body features two relief medallions: on one side, a young woman seated in a rural landscape, on the other, a pastoral scene with sheep and a shepherd.
The openwork decoration, enhanced with garlands, drapery, and trelliswork, testifies to the great skill of the ivory carvers of Beauvais in the mid-19th century.
Openwork screw-on stopper in the shape of a dome with floral decoration.
With its CITES certificate no. FR2507508671-K issued in Paris on 03/07/2025.
Dimensions: Height: 8 cm.
Condition:
Small chip visible on the top of the stopper, without major alteration to the overall aesthetic.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information or requests for additional photos concerning the items offered for sale.
850 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Ivory
Height: 8 cm
Reference (ID): 1642658
Availability: In stock
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