215 - FONTALLARD, Jean-François GERARD, known as (1772–1857)

FONTALLARD, Jean-François GERARD, known as (1772–1857) A large miniature painted in gouache on a sheet of elephant ivory (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana, or Loxodonta cyclotis), rectangular in shape with beveled edges, depicting the presumed portrait of Claudine Mélanie Bignon, Viscountess of Verneaux (1804–1863). Silver and gilded metal frame, the back lined with blue moiré. Signed “Fontallard” and dated 1841 in the lower left corner. Master’s mark and boar’s head hallmark Dimensions: 12 x 9.2 cm Total gross weight: 150 g Item made entirely or partly of ivory from proboscideans of the Elephantidae subfamily (Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana, or Loxodonta cyclotis), classified under Appendix I/A of CITES/EU. In accordance with the regulatory provisions in force within the European Union (Regulation (EU) No. 2021/2280 of December 16, 2021), the object will be delivered to the purchaser along with its Intra-Community Certificate FR2601200009-K issued by the DREAL, accompanied by the expert report prepared by Mr. Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, a court-appointed expert in works of art composed of materials derived from biodiversity and an approved agent. Re-export outside the EU is prohibited, except for state cultural institutions upon presentation of supporting documentation. Date of issuance: April 29, 2026 Expert: Mr. Pierre Grignon Dumoulin, court-appointed expert at the Amiens Court of Appeals, approved agent for works of art composed of materials derived from biodiversity.