Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•    ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th more...

117 items found:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

If you are seeking to purchase similar items CLICK HERE to view 9 similar items being offered for sale by dealers at our AntiquesPlus site.

You can reduce the number of items displayed by entering a keyword that must be included in the description of the item.

OR

You can restrict the number of items to those sold in recent years. Select which years:

A carved ivory cherub musician figure, late 19th to early 20th…

Carved Ivory Cherub Musician Playing Banjo Figure, Late 19th Century

A carved ivory cherub musician figure, late 19th to early 20th century the finely carved ivory Continental figure of a seated cherub playing the banjo. Height 5.5 cm

20th century carved marine ivory figure, depicting a potter,…

20th century carved marine ivory figure, depicting a potter, seated and turning a pot, height 5.5 cm

An antique carved ivory kangaroo ornament, 6.5 cm high

An antique carved ivory kangaroo ornament, 6.5 cm high

Ivory figurine of a black Wildebeest, a well carved…

Ivory figurine of a black Wildebeest, a well carved representation of a species of wildebeest, native to the southern part of Africa. The artist's initials 'PM' to the belly. 7 x 9 cm

An early carved ivory mountain climb scene on timber stand,…

An early carved ivory mountain climb scene on timber stand, height 18 cm

An antique Dieppe carved ivory plaque in ebonized frame, 19th…

An antique Dieppe carved ivory plaque in ebonized frame, 19th century, 18 x 16.5 cm overall

Three fine antique boxes, including ivory, turtle shell and…

Antique Boxes: Ivory, Turtle Shell, Brass & French Kingwood

Three fine antique boxes, including ivory, turtle shell and brass, and a French kingwood example, 19th century, the largest 14.5 cm wide

A male and female pair of French C19th carved ivory figures,…

French C19th Ivory Couple, 21cm

A male and female pair of French C19th carved ivory figures, height 21 cm

Ivory card case, with carved cameos depicting village life

Carved Cameo Ivory Village Card Case

Ivory card case, with carved cameos depicting village life

An antique French carved ivory Christ figure on wooden cross,…

French Ivory Christ on Cross, Late 19th Century

An antique French carved ivory Christ figure on wooden cross, late 19th century. With carved ivory figure of Christ on the cross in crucifixion pose, mounted to a green velvet backboard, length 23.5 cm, width 11.5 cm

An antique carved ivory egg ornament adorned with owls and…

Carved Ivory Egg Ornament with Owls and Florals

An antique carved ivory egg ornament adorned with owls and floral designers, 18th/19th century, 6.5 cm high

An antique carved ivory statue of a standing female nude with…

19th Century Carved Ivory Nude with Dog Statue

An antique carved ivory statue of a standing female nude with dog, 19th century, 9 cm high

Carved ivory bear cub figurine, modelled of a young brown bear

Brown Bear Cub Ivory Figurine

Carved ivory bear cub figurine, modelled of a young brown bear

An intricately carved small ivory screen mounted on an ivory…

Ivory Carved Screen on Leg and Base

An intricately carved small ivory screen mounted on an ivory leg and wooden base. 19th century and European in origin. 34 cm

Antique carved ivory case, with insert plaited hair in gold…

Carved Ivory Hair Case with Gold Frame and Clasp

Antique carved ivory case, with insert plaited hair in gold surround frame with gold clasp and hinge, length 8.7 cm

Carved ivory & 14ct rose gold chain, circa 1960s the chain is…

Carved Ivory and Rose Gold Chain (Broken)

Carved ivory & 14ct rose gold chain, circa 1960s the chain is broken weight 0.6 grams. This item cannot be exported

A Continental carved and decorated ivory tusk, 19th century, 61…

19th Century Decorated Ivory Tusk

A Continental carved and decorated ivory tusk, 19th century, 61 cm

Antique carved ivory classical figure, carved ivory resting…

Carved Ivory Classical Resting Figure

Antique carved ivory classical figure, carved ivory resting figure, length 6 cm

Early carved ivory Woman with Fruit Basket standing figure,…

Carved Ivory Woman with Fruit Basket Figure

Early carved ivory Woman with Fruit Basket standing figure, height 14 cm

Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of Eleanora d'Este, 19th…

Carved Ivory Triptych Figure of Eleanora d'Este

Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of Eleanora d'Este, 19th century, the standing figure holding a fan in one hand, her skirt hinged to reveal a historical scene, height 21 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

19th century carved ivory figure of a maiden, a magnificent…

Art Nouveau Ivory Maiden Sculpture with Cherub on Base

19th century carved ivory figure of a maiden, a magnificent intricately carved tall figure of an Art Nouveau nude maiden, with carved foliage decoration and lower winged cherub on ebony base, height 33 cm

An antique Dieppe ivory bust of a man, late 19th century, the…

Dieppe Ivory Bust of 17th Century Cleric/Artist

An antique Dieppe ivory bust of a man, late 19th century, the bust, apparently of a seventeenth century cleric or artist, mounted on a three tiered base, marked 'Depose' underside, height 13.5 cm

Late 19th century ivory figure group, carved in the form of a…

Ivory Boy with Geese Figure Group on Pedestal

Late 19th century ivory figure group, carved in the form of a young boy holding a basket in one arm, with geese at his feet, mounted on a turned wooden pedestal, a/f, total height 16.5 cm

Carved ivory figure, depicting a figure seated in a clam shell,…

Ivory Figure: Seated in Clam Shell on Turbulent Waves

Carved ivory figure, depicting a figure seated in a clam shell, above a bed of turbulent waves and lotus border, height 9 cm

French ivory figural triptych in the form a musketeer,…

Ivory Musketeer Triptych, 18th/19th Century, French/Dieppe

French ivory figural triptych in the form a musketeer, 18th/19th century, 15 cm high an antique Dieppe ivory figural triptych in the form a musketeer, 18th/19th century, 15 cm high

Antique carved ivory warrior figure of a man balancing on one…

Carved Ivory Warrior Figure with Bow and Spear

Antique carved ivory warrior figure of a man balancing on one leg, holding a spear and with a bow and quiver around his waist, on wooden base, 28 cm high

Antique carved ivory tiger on a timber stand circa 1920, width…

Carved Ivory Tiger on Timber Stand, Circa 1920

Antique carved ivory tiger on a timber stand circa 1920, width 25.5 cm(tiger only), one leg repaired.

19th century ivory cornucopia. Carved with birds and millet, in…

Ivory Cornucopia with Birds and Millet

19th century ivory cornucopia. Carved with birds and millet, in a cast metal stand. Height 52 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

A pair of antique European ivory figurines on silver bases,…

Antique Ivory Figurines on Silver Bases, 19th Century

A pair of antique European ivory figurines on silver bases, 19th century, probably German, a pair of animated male and female figures in 18th century attire, he a jaunty character with tree trunk support and she coquettishly offering a rose, raised on…

Ivory statue, carved with warrior and Son, height 12 cm

Warrior and Son: Ivory Statue (12cm)

Ivory statue, carved with warrior and Son, height 12 cm

A collection of carved ivory holders and ornaments, 29 cm long.

Ivory Carvings Collection

A collection of carved ivory holders and ornaments, 29 cm long.

Antique carved ivory child & cat figure well carved figure of a…

Carved Ivory Child and Cat Figure

Antique carved ivory child & cat figure well carved figure of a seated child, with her cat, on an ivory base, height 10 cm.

Antique carved ivory couple with dog figure figures of a Man…

Carved Ivory Couple with Dog Figure

Antique carved ivory couple with dog figure figures of a Man and Woman, with dog to foot, on ivory base, height 8 cm.

Antique carved ivory pig figure circa 1920, width 9 cm .

1920 Carved Ivory Pig Figure

Antique carved ivory pig figure circa 1920, width 9 cm .

Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of emperor Napoleon…

Carved Ivory Napoleon Triptych with Life Scenes

Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century, in military uniform, opening to reveal scenes of his life achievements, height 16 cm

Paul Philippe (1870-1930) A French carved ivory figure of a…

French Ivory Nude with Vanity Mirror & Onyx Plinth

Paul Philippe (1870-1930) A French carved ivory figure of a female nude gazing into a vanity mirror, the model with gilded arm bands, standing on a brown onyx plinth. Signed to base. Height: 25 cm

A Dieppe carved ivory statue of a naked boy with quill and…

Dieppe Ivory Statue of Naked Boy with Quill and Books

A Dieppe carved ivory statue of a naked boy with quill and books, 19th century, 11 cm high

A small carved ivory vase, 8 cm high. Provenance: The…

Carved Ivory Vase from Nielsen Collection

A small carved ivory vase, 8 cm high. Provenance: The Collection of the late Bjarne Nielsen

A Boule door panel with carved crocodile design, Ivory Coast,…

Crocodile Carved Boule Door Panel from Ivory Coast

A Boule door panel with carved crocodile design, Ivory Coast, Africa, 50 x 29 cm

Carved ivory crucifix ivory carved panel on wooden base…

Ivory Crucifix and Apostles Panel on Wood Base

Carved ivory crucifix ivory carved panel on wooden base depicting Christ and two apostles.

Carved ivory figure of an immortal goddess she stands with…

Ivory Goddess with Flower Vase

Carved ivory figure of an immortal goddess she stands with upturned vase of flowers, 20 cm height

An assembled set of eight carved ivory and fruitwood musicians,…

19th Century German Carved Ivory Musician Set

An assembled set of eight carved ivory and fruitwood musicians, German,19th century

Art Deco ivory nude figure, depicting a woman with floral…

Ivory Art Deco Nude Figure with Floral Wreath

Art Deco ivory nude figure, depicting a woman with floral wreath and sandals, with arms stretched out by her head, standing on an ivory pedestal base, the whole resting on a carved wooden base on three ivory ball feet, height 16.5 cm

An impressive large carved ivory oval presentation tray, most…

Large Carved Ivory Presentation Tray, 19th Century

An impressive large carved ivory oval presentation tray, most probably Dieppe, third quarter 19th century. Carved in highly detailed relief with over 90 individual characters and animals. The central cartouche depicting a tented medieval market scene with…

Six various small carved ivory animals

Miniature Ivory Menagerie

Six various small carved ivory animals

Pair carved ivory vases with two graduated dream shells, 10 cm…

Carved Ivory Vases with Graduated Dream Shells

Pair carved ivory vases with two graduated dream shells, 10 cm height, 8 cm, 5.5 cm lengths

Pair carved ivory vases with two graduated dream shells, 10 cm…

Carved Ivory Vases and Graduated Dream Shells Set

Pair carved ivory vases with two graduated dream shells, 10 cm height, 8 cm, 5.5 cm lengths

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, of sizes

Carved Ivory Immortals: A Collection of Five Figures

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, of sizes

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, 8 cm height

Carved Ivory Immortal Figures Set

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, 8 cm height

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, 8 cm height

Carved Ivory Immortal Figures Set

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, 8 cm height

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, 8 cm height

Carved Ivory Immortals: Five Figures, 8 cm Height

Five carved ivory figures standing immortals, 8 cm height

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals, of sizes

Carved Ivory Immortals in Various Sizes

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals, of sizes

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals, of sizes

Carved Ivory Immortals: Four Standing Figures

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals, of sizes

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals, 10.5 cm height

Carved Ivory Immortal Figures

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals, 10.5 cm height

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals and peasants, 10.5…

Carved Ivory Immortals and Peasants Figures

Four carved ivory figures standing immortals and peasants, 10.5 cm height

A carved ivory animalia group and framed ivory panel, 19th…

Carved Ivory Animalia Group and Framed Panel

A carved ivory animalia group and framed ivory panel, 19th century, the animalia group naturalistically carved to depict a gruesome scene of three dogs attacking a deer in a woodland setting, the panel finely carved to depict a classical scene of a war of…

Vintage carved ivory faced purse carved ivory figures in a…

Carved Ivory Dining Room Purse

Vintage carved ivory faced purse carved ivory figures in a dining room scene to face, with ivory backing, with fitted interior. Length 14 cm approx.

Two small carved ivory animals, a cat playing with a tassel and…

Ivory Cat and Lion Carvings from Flower Collection

Two small carved ivory animals, a cat playing with a tassel and a lion. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

Three carved ivory camels.

Triad of Ivory Camels

Three carved ivory camels.

An antique ivory covered tankard with classical decoration,…

19th Century German Ivory Tankard with Bacchanalian Scene

An antique ivory covered tankard with classical decoration, Second half 19th century, probably German, richly carved throughout with a continuous Bacchanalian scene to the body with male and female figures, putti and lecherous fawns between ornate…

19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych depicting…

Dieppe Ivory Triptych of Mary Queen of Scots

19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych depicting Mary Queen of Scots, wearing traditional dress, with cross and hand clasping bible and lace robe opening to reveal, court scene, raised on circular base, height 23 cm. Provenance: The Zorich…

19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych, depicting a…

Dieppe Ivory Figural Triptych of Knight in Battle Scene

19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych, depicting a knight from the 'Bataille De Nancy', depicting wearing amour and cape clasping sword and sheath, the amour opening to reveal a fine detailed battle scene, height 19 cm. Purchased Sotheby's…

Rare Italian plaque by Giovanni Battista Gatti 1816 - 1889 the…

Italian Inlaid Plaque with Milk Glass Cameo

Rare Italian plaque by Giovanni Battista Gatti 1816 - 1889 the ebony, ivory and semi-precious stone inlaid decorative plaque, centred with a rectangular panel depicting a milk glass cameo of a garlanded young woman set within an elaborate cartouche and…

A rare 19th century French (Dieppe) carved ivory figure of a…

Dieppe Ivory Nude with Draped Robe

A rare 19th century French (Dieppe) carved ivory figure of a standing female nude, holding a draped robe. Old B.A.D.A. seal on base. Height 23 cm

A carved ivory kangaroo with joey, circa 1910, 8 cm high

Ivory Kangaroo with Joey Carving, 1910

A carved ivory kangaroo with joey, circa 1910, 8 cm high

A French Chinoiserie bronze mounted & carved hall table,…

French Chinoiserie Bronze Mounted Carved Hall Table

A French Chinoiserie bronze mounted & carved hall table, attributed Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906), circa 1880, in the 'Japonisme style', the rectangular top inset with ivory and mother of pearl aesthetic designs, the pierced frieze centred by gilt bronze…

A rare French 'Vierge Ouvrante' carved ivory figure of Nelson,…

French Ivory Carving of Nelson's Death at Trafalgar

A rare French 'Vierge Ouvrante' carved ivory figure of Nelson, 19th century, the torso opening to reveal a depiction of Nelson's death at Trafalgar, 19 cm high

A finely carved oval ivory plaque, German, 19th century,…

German Ivory Hunting Plaque, 19th Century

A finely carved oval ivory plaque, German, 19th century, decorated with a hunting scene, 6.5 cm high, 14 cm wide

Ivory tusks. Pair on timber stand, carved & decorated with the…

Lucky Gods Ivory Tusks with Bijin Scrimshaw

Ivory tusks. Pair on timber stand, carved & decorated with the seven lucky Gods, the verso scrimshawed with Bijin and signed, length 25 cm (each)

A French ivory figure, after Guillaume (Willem) Geefs, Belgian…

French Ivory Lion Figure, After Geefs

A French ivory figure, after Guillaume (Willem) Geefs, Belgian 1805-1883 'Lion in love', probably Dieppe, of typical form, 11 cm high

A pair of French 19th ivory and gilt bronze mounted…

French Ivory & Gilt Fawn Candlesticks by T. Blard

A pair of French 19th ivory and gilt bronze mounted candlesticks, possibly Dieppe, modelled as fawn holding grapes, signed T.Blard, 21.5 cm high

A platinum and ivory hunting pin, realistically modelled as a…

Platinum Shotgun Hunting Pin

A platinum and ivory hunting pin, realistically modelled as a double barrel shotgun. Length 5.8 cm. Rose gold and platinum. French assay mark and makers mark on pin. Fitted leatherette case 'Au Carnaval De Venise Paris

Two ivory cherubs, 'The Blacksmith' and 'Caught in a Trap'. 11…

Ivory Cherubs: Blacksmith & Trapped

Two ivory cherubs, 'The Blacksmith' and 'Caught in a Trap'. 11 cm high.

A fine polychrome decorated carved ivory figure, French…

French Polychrome Ivory Figure, 17th/18th Century

A fine polychrome decorated carved ivory figure, French 17th/18th century, 25 cm high

Vintage floral carved ivory oval frame, Height 11 cm approx

Floral Carved Ivory Oval Frame - Vintage

Vintage floral carved ivory oval frame, Height 11 cm approx

Vintage continental carved ivory figure group, (courting…

Carved Ivory Courting Couple Figure Group

Vintage continental carved ivory figure group, (courting couple), 16 cm high approx., some old repairs

An ivory cameo brooch

Ivory Cameo Brooch

An ivory cameo brooch

Two ivory rope bangles and two ivory rings.

Ivory Jewelry Set: Bangles and Rings

Two ivory rope bangles and two ivory rings.

Two antique circa 1900 floral carved ivory frames. Height 12 cm…

1900 Floral Ivory Frames - Antique Beauty

Two antique circa 1900 floral carved ivory frames. Height 12 cm (tallest) approx

A 19th century German ivory plaque, depicting the Battle of…

German Ivory Plaque: Battle of Milvian Bridge

A 19th century German ivory plaque, depicting the Battle of Milvian bridge carved in high relief and framed within an oak 'Baroque' frame, the Battle of Milvian bridge is after the Raphael fresco in the Vatican Palace depicting the victory of the Roman…

A German metal mounted carved ivory tankard, 19th century the…

Mythological Ivory Tankard with Metal Mounts and Lid

A German metal mounted carved ivory tankard, 19th century the body carved in high relief with figures from mythology, with loop handle, the domed lid embossed with scrollwork and masks, surmounted by a standing ivory figure of a boy 22.5 cm high, 14 cm…

Philippe, Paul (1870-1930), early 20th century, French. a fine…

Standing Nude Female Figure on Onyx Base

Philippe, Paul (1870-1930), early 20th century, French. a fine ivory figurine of a standing nude female figure her arms crossed, raised upon a chocolate toned and shaped onyx base; with inscribed signature, P. Philippe to base. Height 31.5 cm

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably…

Dieppe Ivory Courting Couple Figure

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably Dieppe, depicting a courting couple of dignitaries in late 17th century dress, set upon an ivory cylindrical plinth, 21 cm in high

Vintage carved ivory kangaroo with joey, signed to base, 6.5 cm…

Carved Ivory Kangaroo with Joey Sculpture

Vintage carved ivory kangaroo with joey, signed to base, 6.5 cm high approx

Antique carved ivory figurine circa 1900, of a musician, 16 cm…

Antique Ivory Musician Figurine (1900)

Antique carved ivory figurine circa 1900, of a musician, 16 cm high

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably…

Dieppe Ivory Courting Couple Figure

A French late 19th century carved ivory group figure, probably Dieppe. Depicting a courting couple of dignitaries in late 17th century dress, set upon an ivory cylindrical plinth, 21 cm in height.

Peter Tereszczuk, Austrian 1875-1963, Art Nouveau bronze and…

Art Nouveau Figural Dish by Peter Tereszczuk

Peter Tereszczuk, Austrian 1875-1963, Art Nouveau bronze and ivory figural dish, circa 1910. Cast as a farm girl looking out over fields and barns, the face carved in ivory, signed, 27 cm width.

A carved ivory study of a kangaroo, French, circa 1920. 9.5 cm…

French Ivory Kangaroo Study, 1920

A carved ivory study of a kangaroo, French, circa 1920. 9.5 cm high

Art Deco bronze and ivory statue of Charlie Chaplin on marble…

Art Deco Charlie Chaplin Statue on Marble Base

Art Deco bronze and ivory statue of Charlie Chaplin on marble base c1920. 14 cm.

A late 19th century carved ivory figure of Elizabeth I holding…

Carved Ivory Figure of Elizabeth I

A late 19th century carved ivory figure of Elizabeth I holding an orb and sceptre and on ebonised pedestal (sceptre chipped). Height 29 cm.

A 19th century finely carved Dieppe ivory St George slaying the…

Dieppe Ivory St. George Slaying Dragon on Plinth

A 19th century finely carved Dieppe ivory St George slaying the dragon on a wooden plinth. Height 8 cm

A carved ivory gondolier, the gondolier carved on a wooden base…

Ivory Gondolier with Sails and Flags

A carved ivory gondolier, the gondolier carved on a wooden base with sails, surmounted by flags.

A good 18th century ivory figure, of St Anthony, mounted on a…

18th Century Ivory St. Anthony Figure on Wooden Plinth

A good 18th century ivory figure, of St Anthony, mounted on a wooden plinth. Height 20 cm

Carved ivory figure of a French monarch, 19th century,…

French Monarch Ivory Figure, 19th Century

Carved ivory figure of a French monarch, 19th century, depicting a French aristocrat dressed in courtly attire, with possession of an orb upon an ovular plinth base. Height 29.5 cm

An ivory shoe-horn and three matching brushes, English circa…

Antique Ivory Shoe Care Set, English 1880

An ivory shoe-horn and three matching brushes, English circa 1880

Two early ivory figures. Two Elizabethan figures of gentlemen,…

Elizabethan Ivory Gentleman Figures on Plinths

Two early ivory figures. Two Elizabethan figures of gentlemen, on column plinths. Small losses to both. Height 12 cm (each )