Ferdinand Preiss, Maedchen beim Seilhuepfen, vor 1914

Ferdinand Preiss, Girl skipping rope, before 1914 Girl skipping rope, before 1914 H. 15 cm (with base). Carved ivory, face and hair lightly painted, brass wire. Plinth signed: F. Preiss (incised). Green onyx base. This lot contains  materials protected by the Washington conservation agreement such as ivory, rhino horn, rosewood etc. Many countries have changed their import / export laws regarding these materials in recent years. Thus, Quittenbaum needs to ask any potential Buyer to check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid.  Catley, Art deco and other figures, London 1998, p. 263 Ferdinand Preiss, Mädchen beim Seilhüpfen, vor 1914 Mädchen beim Seilhüpfen, vor 1914 H. 15 cm (mit Sockel). Geschnitztes Elfenbein, Gesicht und Haare leicht bemalt, Messingdraht. Plinthe sign.: F. Preiss (geritzt). Grüner Onyxsockel. Catley, Art deco and other figures, London 1998, S. 263.