Lot number 3295 - Auction 155
TANZENDE BALLERINA*

HIPPOLYTE ÉMILE LOUIS FOURNIER 1853 Rablay sur Layon - 1926 Gonnord DANCING BALLERINA* Bronze, dark and gold patina, finely chiseled, face and arms carved from ivory, on a marble/onyx base. H. 41.5, W. 22, D. 11.5 cm, weight approx. 4.92 kg. Marked 'H. Fournier' on the base, probably designed by Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (1882 Erbach - 1943 Berlin). Graceful bronze figure of a dancing ballerina, depicted in a sweeping movement, the wide skirt emphasizing the dynamism of the dance. Fournier takes up the popular theme of ballet here and combines elegant lines with decorative lightness. A characteristic example of French salon bronze with a dance motif. Partially restored and loss of patina. Expertise: Certificate of authenticity Elliot-Stevens Ltd., New York, June 27, 2003. Provenance: Private collection, Düsseldorf. CITES marketing certificate is available. Please note that due to the current CITES regulations for ivory and tortoiseshell objects, unrestricted trade is only permitted within the European Community. An export license is required for shipment to third countries. Please inform yourself about the current import regulations for ivory and tortoiseshell in your country. It is currently not possible to export ivory to the USA, Canada or England. This item is not legal to sell in the UK.