Deutschland, Venus, vor 1914

Deutschland, Venus, before 1914 Venus, before 1914 H. 20 cm (with base). Carved ivory, metal bracelet, gold-plated and silver-plated. Plinth with (added) inscription: F. Preiss (incised). Light 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.  Deutschland, Venus, vor 1914 Venus, vor 1914 Unbekleidet, ihre Brüste bedeckend, einen Apfel in der rechten Hand haltend. H. 20 cm (mit Sockel). Geschnitztes Elfenbein, Armreif aus Metall, vergoldet und versilbert. Plinthe (wohl nachträglich) bez.: F. Preiss (geritzt). Heller Onyx-Sockel.