how much does this thing look like it's worth?

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/iwitnsty2/420stuff004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v439/iwitnsty2/420stuff002.jpg

my grandma got it a long time ago

its eyes and teeth are ivory I think

Answer 1

It looks like a tchochke from a tourist market. I hate to say it, but it probably isn't worth very much. And if the eyes and teeth are made of real ivory, I can tell you how much it is worth: nothing at all on the legitimate market, because it is illegal to sell ivory (even ivory antiques) in the US and the EU.

Answer 2

Hard to say. A lot of these types of statues are made in China, often on production lines. But this one looks like it has a lot more details than the "off the production line" types and is also larger than most. Can't tell if that's ivory. It could be worth quite a lot if it's the real McCoy. I'd say anywhere from $25 to $500 or more, depending on the quality. I'd have it evaluated.

Answer 3

Hey TheGuyWithTheFeatherHat,

In New York City Chinatown, there are many shops that sell soapstone carvings like that. For a small Dragon and Tiger about 2 pounds, I paid $20.00. Your statue is much bigger and heavier, and should go for $100 minimum. Is there an artist marking? Is it soft stone? Is there a date? Do you know any of the history? All these questions have bearing on the answer.

Answer 4

That really depends on a lot of factors. If there is anykind of artist mark ont he piece it automatically increases in price substantially. The more you know about it the more value it can attain. But the artist's mark is the best place to start if you know nothing. from there i would look at dating the piece, and then finding were about its from (ie country or culture). and clean it, that things nasty. just do it carefully if you remove the finnish you could turn it into a really kick *** paperweight