Gustav Schmidt-Cassel (German, 1867-1954), a figure modelled as a turbanned youth,

circa 1930, cold painted with ivory hands and face, holding a gong and striker, on a circular plinth, unsigned

Ivory Declaration Submission Reference: 7DZXEEFM
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.

27cm high

Condition Report:

With some losses and rubbing to the painted decoration throughout commensurate with use and age and would benefit from light restoration. There is some slight bending to the wire the gong hangs from, however this can easily be restored. The striking hand with some restoration to the fingers. There is possible partial restoration to the base. Subject to the this, the figure presents well and is structurally sound.