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Claire-Jeanne Roberte COLINET (1880-1950)
Theban Dancer, circa 1920

gilt bronze and ivory on a marble base
inscribed to marble base: Cl JR Colinet and stamped to base of figure: 60 J
26cm high, 30.5cm wide, 10.5cm deep

PROVENANCE
Private Collection, Melbourne
Private Collection, Palm Beach, Sydney
Thence by descent

NOTE
For a similar example see Christie's, London, 20th Century Decorative Art & Design, 1 May 2013, lot 52, sold for 25,000 GBP

  • Notes: CITES is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals.
  • Condition: Please note ivory is covered by CITES. This piece is in solid condition throughout. The ivory figure presents with age related fine cracks to the torso, arms, and to one side of the face. There is a tiny pin to the hair. The softly gilded skirt exhibits some minor patination and very light age related grime. The plaque to the front is in good condition. The stepped marble base has a couple of frits to the short edges. This item is in good condition.

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A$0 A$499 A$20
A$500 A$999 A$50
A$1,000 A$1,999 A$100
A$2,000 A$4,999 A$200
A$5,000 A$9,999 A$500
A$10,000 A$19,999 A$1,000
A$20,000 A$49,999 A$2,000
A$50,000 A$99,999 A$5,000
A$100,000 A$199,999 A$10,000
A$200,000 A$499,999 A$20,000
A$500,000 A$999,999 A$50,000
A$1,000,000 A$1,999,999 A$100,000
A$2,000,000 + A$200,000