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1 - Large Rhinoceros Carving
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Estimation
CHF 40,000 - 50,000 (€43,000 - 55,000)Sale fees
Large Rhinoceros Carving China, 19th century. Large, openwork carving of an African rhinoceros horn featuring a three-dimensional depiction of immortals and worshippers among bamboo, pine, prunus, peaches, and animals. Openwork lacquered wood base featuring mythical creatures. Signs of age and wear, restorations, minor chips, and missing sections. Horn: 78.5 cm × 19 cm. Base: 41 cm × 49 cm Purchased at Sotheby’s, according to a handwritten inventory A CITES certificate is required for the export of this object. The buyer is responsible for obtaining this document. The Zofingen Auction House cannot arrange international shipping. Auction date: November 25, 2026 Approximate auction time: 1:00 p.m. CET
Auction details
Autumn Auction 2026 (Day 1 of 4)Auction house
Auktionshaus Zofingen +41 6 27 51 63 51 info@auktionshaus-zofingen.chDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.