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...

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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

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

Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of Elizabeth I, 19th…

Dieppe Ivory Triptych of Elizabeth I

Dieppe carved ivory triptych figure of Elizabeth I, 19th century, the standing figure holding a sceptre and orb, her skirt hinged to reveal a historical scene, on an ebony plinth, height 24 cm (including. Base). Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

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

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

A Dieppe carved ivory female saint statue, 17th/18th century,…

Dieppe Ivory Saint Statue, 17th/18th Century, 13.5cm High

A Dieppe carved ivory female saint statue, 17th/18th century, later mounting, 13.5 cm high

An antique ivory Corpus Christi, 19th century, probably Dieppe,…

19th Century Ivory Corpus Christi on Ebonised Cross

An antique ivory Corpus Christi, 19th century, probably Dieppe, finely carved with an expressive anguished face, upon an ebonised cross and a tiered serpentine stand, small losses to the hand and foot, height 41 cm, width 19 cm, depth 11 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

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 very rare eighteenth century French carved ivory nutmeg/snuff…

18th Century French Ivory Nutmeg Grater with Diana Carving

A very rare eighteenth century French carved ivory nutmeg/snuff grater. Likely made in Dieppe in c.1750. The cover intricately carved, featuring a figure of Diana. Similar examples are in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

A fine ivory page turner, the handle carved in bas-relief with…

Dieppe Ivory Page Turner with Fruit and Flower Carvings

A fine ivory page turner, the handle carved in bas-relief with a profusion of fruit and flowers, Dieppe, France, 18th/19th century, the handle joined to the plain spatula shaped blade with a classical acanthus leaf, Wt 43grms, length 24 cm, width 2 cm

A Dieppe ivory wolf statue, ivory purse, ivory plaque and…

19th Century Ivory Artifacts Including Wolf Statue and Purse

A Dieppe ivory wolf statue, ivory purse, ivory plaque and whale's tooth, 19th century, the wolf statue 8 cm across

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…

A fine quality 19th century French Dieppe carved ivory page…

19th Century French Ivory Page Turner

A fine quality 19th century French Dieppe carved ivory page turner, the handle exquisitely carved in deep relief with floral, leaf and fruiting forms, plain spatulate blade, length 28 cm.

A Dieppe carved ivory aide memoire, 19th to early 20th century,…

Dieppe Ivory Aide Memoire with Carved Floral Covers

A Dieppe carved ivory aide memoire, 19th to early 20th century, the petite hinged booklet secured with a silver clip, with floral carved covers and a cartouche with crest and initials, Jb, and seven ivory leaves, length 6 cm

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…

19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych carved in the…

Dieppe Ivory Figural Triptych of Mary Queen of Scots

19th century French Dieppe ivory figural triptych carved in the form of Mary Queen of Scots, her dress opening to reveal three Royal scenes of figures, with Lawsons Auction label, height 19.5 cm

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 Dieppe carved antique ivory seal, 19th century, beautifully…

Dieppe Ivory Seal with Acanthus Terminal, 19th Century

A Dieppe carved antique ivory seal, 19th century, beautifully and finely carved with a tapering stem richly embellished with flora and an acanthus decorated terminal, length 8 cm

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 small fine 19th century Dieppe ivory plaque, carved in relief…

Dieppe Ivory Plaque: Travelling Knife Sharpener and Peasants

A small fine 19th century Dieppe ivory plaque, carved in relief with a scene of an 18th century travelling knife sharpener working in front of peasants and a dog. 7.5 x 6 cm

An ivory and mother of pearl mounted wooden tryptych, possibly…

Ivory and Mother-of-Pearl Tryptych with Frederick II and Voltaire

An ivory and mother of pearl mounted wooden tryptych, possibly Dieppe, the central panel depicting Frederick II of Prussia and Voltaire strolling together in a grand hall, the hinged side panels displaying a single portrait of each man in oval frame. the…

A Dieppe ivory figural carved triptych commemorating the…

Dieppe Ivory Triptych: Coronation of Mary Queen of Scots

A Dieppe ivory figural carved triptych commemorating the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots. Circa 1887. Ivory 17.5 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 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.

A 19th century Dieppe style carved ivory figure of Mary Queen…

Dieppe Ivory Mary Queen of Scots Figure

A 19th century Dieppe style carved ivory figure of Mary Queen of Scots, the crinoline opening to reveal a coronation scene on an ebonised socle. Height 23 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 French ivory parasol handle, 1890s, Dieppe carved, the petite…

Dieppe Carved Ivory Parasol Handle

A French ivory parasol handle, 1890s, Dieppe carved, the petite handle with a tiny hook, relief carved with delicate flowers within scrolled motifs. Length 26 cm

Dieppe ivory pendant: beautifully carved cherub amongst flowers…

French Ivory Cherub Pendant, c. 1870s

Dieppe ivory pendant: beautifully carved cherub amongst flowers and foliage, French c1870s. VG condition

A 19th century finely carved small ivory French Dieppe School…

Dieppe Ivory Figure Group of European Couple

A 19th century finely carved small ivory French Dieppe School figure group, of a European man and woman in traditional formal dress, standing hand in hand, raised on a chamfered wood stand. Height of carving 6.7 cm

An 18th/19th century French (Dieppe) carved ivory figure of a…

Dieppe Ivory Nude Woman Figure with Missing Arm

An 18th/19th century French (Dieppe) carved ivory figure of a nude woman with long flowing hair provenance Sothebys, the Rivkin collection loss to arm 12.5 cm high

A 19th century French Dieppe school ivory carving of a 16th…

Elizabethan Ivory Gentleman Sculpture

A 19th century French Dieppe school ivory carving of a 16th century Elizabethan gent, he stands in traditional dress with formal collar, fitted jacket and puffy shorts, a sash around his shoulder and a scroll to his right hand, on turned ebony stand and…