An ivory figure of an Egyptian dancer by Joe Descomps, circa 1936
Joé Descomps (1869-1950)
An ivory figure 'Regal', circa 1936
carved as a Middle Eastern princess standing proud with one hand on her hip wearing long beaded necklace across her chest and split pleated skirt, raised on a stepped onyx plinth
carved signature 22cm high
Sold for AU$ 3,660 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Reference:
    Catley B, Art Deco and other Figures, Antiques Collectors' Club, page 133.

Category: Furniture / Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana


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