Various carved fruit woods and ivory
Probably Germany, circa 1920
Chryselephantine figure of a boy with hat, standing on a circular base; his right hand raised in the gesture of shouting, the left hand stuck in the pocket
Hands, lower legs and feet, belt sash and detailed face carved of ivory
Fluted ivory pedestal on a multiple profiled ring stand
Overall height, including the base: 18 cm
Good condition
Perky chryselephantine figurine that delights with the combination of different materials

This charming chryselephantine figurine of a boy was probably carved around 1920 in Germany. Particularly striking is the combination of various fruit woods in the figure that contrasts nicely with the ivory. The ivory-face is worked in detail and with great expressive power. It shows the boy shouting, his right hand being raised to the mouth. The figurine is presented on a fluted ivory pedestal with a profiled ring stand.

The figure is in good condition, showing some losses in the wood at the back of the left leg, to the right elbow and the brim of the hat. The overall height, including the base, is 18 cm. The figure, including the plinth, is 13 cm in height.

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