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Lot 667
A ROLAND PARIS (1894-1945) COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
‘MEPHISTOPHELES’, CIRCA 1930
Closed3 June 2015
Price Realised
GBP 3,500
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A ROLAND PARIS (1894-1945) COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
‘MEPHISTOPHELES’, CIRCA 1930
Modelled, cast and carved as the Faustian character, on hewn marble base, signed on the marble Roland Paris
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.
Total height 26 ¼ in. (66.5 cm.)
‘MEPHISTOPHELES’, CIRCA 1930
Modelled, cast and carved as the Faustian character, on hewn marble base, signed on the marble Roland Paris
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.
Total height 26 ¼ in. (66.5 cm.)
A ROLAND PARIS (1894-1945) COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
‘MEPHISTOPHELES’, CIRCA 1930
Modelled, cast and carved as the Faustian character, on hewn marble base, signed on the marble Roland Paris
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.
Total height 26 ¼ in. (66.5 cm.)
‘MEPHISTOPHELES’, CIRCA 1930
Modelled, cast and carved as the Faustian character, on hewn marble base, signed on the marble Roland Paris
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.
Total height 26 ¼ in. (66.5 cm.)
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 that this lot is signed on the marble Roland Paris.