PAUL PHILIPPE (FRENCH 1880-1930): AN ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE IVORY FIGURE OF A DANCER

Circa 1925
Modelled wearing a hooped dress, inscribed to the cast 'P. Philippe RuM’, mounted on a verde antico base, one replaced wood hand, 41cm high
Ivory License number: QYLSEESG RuM for Rosenthal und Maeder Foundry.Condition report: Most significantly the figure has one had replaced with a painted wood example, which is also missing the little finger. The silvered surface is worn in areas, typically where the figure ha been handles around the torso and legs and other extremities where the surface looks rubbed and worn. Naturally some oxidization. A few very small light scuffs to the rim of the marble base as to be expected. Otherwise, in good order with the other hand and face well executed and showing no obvious damage or repairs. Dirt and dust to the recesses as to be expected. Footnote
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importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as
coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential
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placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another
country.Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection