Carved ivory figure ‘Boy and fisherman’, early 20th century

Carved ivory figure ‘Boy and fisherman’, early 20th century

Carved ivory figure with a wooden base made in the first third of the 20th century. It shows an old man, with a long beard and tied back hair, dressed in a long tunic in which a small child is hidden. The man holds in his left hand an elongated rod from which freshly caught fish hang, as well as in his right hand, which is loaded with fish and a large basket. The meticulous detailing reflects the movement of the fish and the tunic, lending great dynamism to the composition. With inscription on the base.

Size: 20 x 4.7 x 5.8 cm; Size with stand: 21.6 x 6.7 x 8 cm.

Weight: 191 g; Weight with base: 232 g

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At present, in Spain, it is not possible to sell ivory pieces without CITES documentation, except as indicated above.