Girl skipping rope, before 1914

Lot: 453

H. 15 cm (with base). Carved ivory, face and hair lightly painted, brass wire. Plinth signed: F. Preiss (incised). Green onyx base.

This lot contains materials protected by the Washington conservation agreement such as ivory, rhino horn, rosewood etc. Many countries have changed their import / export laws regarding these materials in recent years. Thus, Quittenbaum needs to ask any potential Buyer to check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid.

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Hammer Price: 1,700 €

153C - Art Nouveau - Art Deco
18. November 2020 at 3:00 PM CET

Literature:

Catley, Art deco and other figures, London 1998, p. 263

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