Fine Signed ISLAMIC Antique PERSIAN Painting on IVORY Start Price USD 19.99 Current Price USD 295.00 Time Left - Bid Count 16 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 28, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location Saint Petersburg, Florida See more about 'Fine Signed ISLAMIC Antique PERSIAN Painting on IVORY' Description Please CHECK OUR OTHER AUCTIONS Fine Signed ISLAMIC Antique PERSIAN Painting on IVORY Finest antique Persian painting on ivory -- rather larger than many such paintings measuring 4-1/2" x 7-3/4". Genuine elephant ivory panel depicts a beautifully dressed Persian woman playing a musical instrument while a seated man drinks. Incredible detail and rich vibrant colors. Frame has intricate zig-zag marquetry inlay rimmed with strips of ivory. Framed under glass (please pardon reflection). Painting is signed by the artist on the lower left. I am offering another, similar painting this week from the same estate. I'm offering several more antique ivory pieces this week. Please see my other auctions. IMPORTANT NOTE: This item is authentic African elephant ivory. It was legally imported before the ban, and it will be sold in compliance with all laws governing the sale of ivory. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC. Condition: Painting is superb, with vibrant color. Ivory edges of frame has some chipping. Measurements: 4-1/2" x 7-3/4 in 7" x 10-1/2" frame. Shipping is $12 to U.S. addresses.Insurance is required for items over $50. Florida residents add 7% sales tax unless exempt. PayPal accepted. Important notice to serious ivory collectors For the next month, I will be selling more than 120 fresh-to-the-market vintage and antique Asian items -- mostly carved ivories -- from a 30-year estate collection. This wonderful collection contains no modern, souvenir-type ivory -- most of it is 19th and early 20th century Japanese, with some Indian, Chinese and Persian. The images below show a small sampling of the items I'll be offering. Items include carved figurines, netsuke, snuff bottles, jewelry and more. (eBay has announced that it will no longer allow sales of ANY ivory pieces by the end of the year.) PLEASE BOOKMARK MY AUCTION LISTINGS! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!

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