A mother of pearl, abalone, ivory, brass, pewter and japanned inlaid ebony allegorical decorativ...

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A mother of pearl, abalone, ivory, brass, pewter and japanned inlaid ebony allegorical decorative panel Probably Dutch, early 18th century and in the manner of Dirck Van Rijswijck (1596-1679) Of rectangular form, the decorative trophy surmounted by a bee skep and an eagle, wreath and serpent cresting above a globe pierced by twin swords above further motifs representing the arts and sciences including a paint palette and set square, mounted within a moulded rectangular ebonised frame, 55cm high, 46cm wide Saleroom notices: The items that comprise part of this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10) Ref AUW2YUGK This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

Saleroom Notice:
The items that comprise part of this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10) Ref AUW2YUGK

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A mother of pearl, abalone, ivory, brass, pewter and japanned inlaid ebony allegorical decorativ...

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