Victor Edmond LEHARIVEL-DUROCHER (1816-1878) 'Madonna standing on the crecent moon' A Chryselephantine figurine. Patinated bronze mounted with ivory hands and face. Standing on an alabaster base. Bronze signed Leharivel on the cresent moon. Further signed Etling Paris for the foundry. Total height, including the alabaster base: 32,5 cm. France, 19th century. The item is certified by a CITES certificate, with the number2024/BE00292/CE. Please inform yourself about your local regulations before placing your bids on this item. Please note: This item cannot be shipped outside of the European Union. Dimensions: (L:7,5 x W:8 x H:29,5 cm)

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