HIPPOLYTE FOURNIER (1853-1926)
The Dancer, circa 1930.

A chryselephantine proof in silvered, gilt bronze, ivory (Elephantidae spp; < 20%; pre-Convention) and ivoirine. 

Signed "H. FOURNIER" on the terrace.

Pyramidal base in brown onyx decorated with a cartel "Le cercle Athénée Sextia à son Président d'Honneur Me Nard".

H. 30,5 cm.

Wear, scratches and small chips on the base.



The presented object containing less than 20 % of worked Elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory, pre-Convention, prior to March 3, 1947 and thus in conformity with the EC Rule 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc, with the French decrees of August 16, 2016 modified and of May 4, 2017, is on free sale.

For an exit of the European Union, a CITES certificate of re-export will be necessary, this one being at the expense of the future purchaser. The delivery of such a document is not automatic.

For a possible re-export, it will be up to the buyer to get information - before any purchase - from the customs of the country concerned, especially if it is the United States.
Timed Thursday 22 July 2021・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 119

HIPPOLYTE FOURNIER (1853-1926) The Dancer, circa 1930. A chryselephantine proof in silvered, gilt bronze, ivory (Elephantidae spp; < 20%; pre-Convention) and ivoirine. Signed "H. FOURNIER" on the terrace. Pyramidal base in brown onyx decorated with a cartel "Le cercle Athénée Sextia à son Président d'Honneur Me Nard". H. 30,5 cm. Wear, scratches and small chips on the base. The presented object containing less than 20 % of worked Elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory, pre-Convention, prior to March 3, 1947 and thus in conformity with the EC Rule 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc, with the French decrees of August 16, 2016 modified and of May 4, 2017, is on free sale. For an exit of the European Union, a CITES certificate of re-export will be necessary, this one being at the expense of the future purchaser. The delivery of such a document is not automatic. For a possible re-export, it will be up to the buyer to get information - before any purchase - from the customs of the country concerned, especially if it is the United States.

Estimate
€1,800 - €2,200
Result
€2,250
Buyer's premium
24%
HIPPOLYTE FOURNIER (1853-1926) The Dancer, circa 1930. A chryselephantine proof in silvered, gilt bronze, ivory (Elephantidae spp; < 20%; pre-Convention) and ivoirine. Signed "H. FOURNIER" on the terrace. Pyramidal base in brown onyx decorated with a cartel "Le cercle Athénée Sextia à son Président d'Honneur Me Nard". H. 30,5 cm. Wear, scratches and small chips on the base. The presented object containing less than 20 % of worked Elephantidae spp (I/A) ivory, pre-Convention, prior to March 3, 1947 and thus in conformity with the EC Rule 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc, with the French decrees of August 16, 2016 modified and of May 4, 2017, is on free sale. For an exit of the European Union, a CITES certificate of re-export will be necessary, this one being at the expense of the future purchaser. The delivery of such a document is not automatic. For a possible re-export, it will be up to the buyer to get information - before any purchase - from the customs of the country concerned, especially if it is the United States.
Sale Thursday 22 July 2021・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 00000 www.drouot.com