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2801 - SOSSON, Louis—attributed (active 1905–1930) | Update

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SOSSON, Louis—attributed (active 1905–1930) | Update Chryselephantine Art Nouveau Dancer Ivory, bronze (probably gilded), onyx base. Probably early 20th century. Unsigned. H 38.5 cm / 30 cm. 2.95 kg. Female dancer in a dynamic, expressive dance pose. She stands slightly bent forward on her tiptoes while stretching her right arm wide upward, causing her cloak to appear to billow through the air. Mounted on a square onyx base. The ivory of the left foot is slightly chipped in several places; the left hand is attached, likely with residual gilding; slight patina formation (verdigris); the base is minimally chipped, as well as broken and glued. |Update Oct. 15, 26: Upper body consists of five individual ivory pieces joined together (joints covered by bracelets); ivory on the left foot and on the body shows superficial dry cracks Appraisal report and EU trade permit are available. Import restrictions may apply Bidding period: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 5:13 p.m. (CET) SOSSON, Louis—attributed to (active 1905–1930) Chryselephantine Art Nouveau Dancer Ivory, bronze (probably gilded), onyx base. Probably early 20th century. Unsigned. H 38.5 cm / 30 cm. 2.95 kg. Female dancer in a dynamic, expressive dance pose. She stands slightly bent forward on her tiptoes, stretching her right arm wide upward, making her cloak appear to billow through the air. On a square onyx pedestal. The ivory on the left foot is slightly chipped in several places; the left hand is attached, likely with residual gilding; slight patina formation (verdigris); the pedestal is minimally chipped, broken, and glued. An appraisal report and EU trade permit are available. Import restrictions may apply Call time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 5:13 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.

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