Pair of Art Nouveau gilt bronze and ivory figures mounted on oval vide-poche onyx bases. Each signed
16 cms x 16.5 cms (6.3 ins x 6.5 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "International & Canadian Fine Art Auction June 21, 2016" held on Tue, Jun 21, 2016.
Lot 169
Lot 169
Estimate: CAD $1,000 - $1,500
Realised: CAD $936
Realised: CAD $936
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
RENE PAUL MARQUET
FRENCH, born 1875
Pair of Art Nouveau gilt bronze and ivory figures mounted on oval vide-poche onyx bases. Each signed, one inscribed 6521, the other 6522
6.25 & 6.5 in, 16 x 16.5 cm high of figures
Condition: Figure of the standing woman with parasol in excellent condition, the gentleman has a missing right hand and partial loose of the left pinky finger; two cracks to the back of the ivory head. ***Be aware of CITIES import/export regulations for this lot due to the ivory components****
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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