PAUL PHILIPPE 'RUSSIAN DANCER' BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the female dancer with outstretched arms amd one leg raised, on a circular onyx marble base



signed Philippe

Repaired crack to circular black marble base. Small frits around edge of onyx marble plinth and some scratching and rubbing to patinated bronze body. Both wrists have been repaired near bangles. Long hairline crack to back of right and left arms running the length of the arms. Two small vertical hairline cracks to the back. Two fingers on the left hand have been repaired. Hairline to the front of the left arm running to the elbow. Veritcal hairline to the left feet approximately 1.2cm. Some dirt on the ivory. Two small hairlines to the top of the head at the crown.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

For a similar example see Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, 1978, p. 251