Attributed to Theodor Ullmann (Austrian, 1903-1996), a figure of a boy,

Description

Attributed to Theodor Ullmann (Austrian, 1903-1996), a figure of a boy,

circa 1915-20, bronze, polychrome painted and gilt, the head made of carved ivory and polychrome painted, mounted on an onyx base

Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: 2FUB9M3K
Ivory - Important Information: This lot contains ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018.

15.5cm high

Provenance:

Purchased new in The Netherlands by the great aunt of the present vendor. Gifted to the present vendor's mother in the 1980s.

Condition Report:

Structurally sound. Some wear and rubbing to the bronze, and some loses to the paint. Some scratches throughout. A black mark to the ivory face.

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Attributed to Theodor Ullmann (Austrian, 1903-1996), a figure of a boy,

Lot 0256

Estimate £200-£300

May 18, 2026, 2:28 PM EDT

Starting Price

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£80

Open House

May 12, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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