A Carved Ivory and Blown Glass Model of a Mammalian Eye
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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L O T 27
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The carved ivory sclera showing blood vessels and nerves, surrounding the blown glass cornea, iris and pupil, the iris composed of hundreds of delicately pulled filaments of light brown glass.
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Cracks and minor discoloration to ivory, glass with no evidence of chips, cracks, scratches or other damage.
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Once part of the Austin collection of Robert Young, sold to Patricia Lee in San Francisco in 1978. Remained in the Lee family until 1998.
LOT 27
A Carved Ivory and Blown Glass Model of a Mammalian Eye