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Lot 528
'GOLFER IN BATHING SUIT', A FERDINAND PREISS (1882-1943) COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
CIRCA 1925
Closed11 June 2014
Price Realised
GBP 20,000
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'GOLFER IN BATHING SUIT', A FERDINAND PREISS (1882-1943) COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
CIRCA 1925
Modelled, cast and carved as a young woman wearing a beret and bathing suit and swinging a golf club, on an ivory base and onyx plinth, signed F. Preiss
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high
CIRCA 1925
Modelled, cast and carved as a young woman wearing a beret and bathing suit and swinging a golf club, on an ivory base and onyx plinth, signed F. Preiss
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high
'GOLFER IN BATHING SUIT', A FERDINAND PREISS (1882-1943) COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
CIRCA 1925
Modelled, cast and carved as a young woman wearing a beret and bathing suit and swinging a golf club, on an ivory base and onyx plinth, signed F. Preiss
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high
CIRCA 1925
Modelled, cast and carved as a young woman wearing a beret and bathing suit and swinging a golf club, on an ivory base and onyx plinth, signed F. Preiss
IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.
9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Please note this item contains elephant ivory. The US has recently changed its rules on the import of elephant ivory. Please see the back of the catalogue for more information.