Lot 163 , Pierre Laurel (1892-1962). An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a semi-nude dancer, height overall 11.25in., ivory broken at the base

Pierre Laurel (1892-1962). An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a semi-nude dancer, on stepped marble plinth, height overall 11.25in., ivory broken at the base
Estimate £1,000-1,500

The figure has broken through the ivory at the feet, all the sections appear to be present with some modern glue residue around the area that needs cleaning off, there are some hairline cracks to the ivory on the figures left arm, on the front and back of her torso, two feint ones across the left side of her face, the back of her shoulder and her right arm, further hairline cracks to the back of her legs, the bronze bodice has slight wear to the gilt decoration and the onyx base appears to be original.


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Sold for £1,200