Lot no. 22
~ ERNEST SEGER (1868 - 1939)
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Ivory sculpture symbolising a courtesan dressed in a long marble draped peplos, revealing her chest and part of her body. She wears a pearl necklace and a tiara; stepped onyx marble base. Signed "E. Seger". Circa 1920
In its original case from the Wegelin boutique in Lyon, in cognac leather with green velvet lining. Height 22 cm
A sculpture in ivory with an onyx marble base in its original case. Signed.
H. 8 5/8 in.
In accordance with the Washington Convention on trade in ivory, which came into force on 19 January 2022, the export from the European Union of goods containing this material is regulated.
containing this material. A CITES certificate (CIC) may be issued to the buyer.
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