Age of the ivory: Upper Pleistocene, approximately 15,000–40,000 years old.
Dimensions: approx. 28–32 cm along the curve (medium-large size full tusk).
Master carver: Executed and signed by Alexander Ivanov (А. Иванов), one of the most celebrated and highly collected living Russian master carvers, member of the Union of Artists of Russia, multiple international awards, works exhibited in museums and important private collections worldwide.
Signature: Clearly engraved in Cyrillic “А. Иванов” with execution year – visible in the photographs – instantly verifiable and dramatically increasing collectible value.
Subject: Intricate traditional Siberian / Paleolithic hunting scene (or describe exactly what is carved: dragon, ship, figures, etc.).
Condition: Outstanding. Only natural age cracks (highly prized by serious collectors), no repairs, no glue, no resin – 100 % original surface and patina.
Current market context (2024–2025):
Unsigned or lesser-known mammoth ivory carvings of similar size trade between €8,000 and €18,000.
Works signed by Alexander Ivanov – widely regarded as one of the top 3–5 active masters – consistently achieve 3–6 times that amount. Recent auction results for his signed pieces range from €35,000 to €87,000 depending on complexity and tusk size.Asking price (private sale): €58,000 – €68,000
Serious offers from established collectors and investors are welcome and will be treated with absolute discretion.Keywords for maximum visibility:
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