A FRENCH 'JEWELED' IVORY FIGURE
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more PROPERTY FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF GEORGE A. HEARN, SOLD BY THE DAVID OWSLEY MUSEUM OF ART, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, TO BENEFIT THE ACQUISITIONS FUND
A FRENCH 'JEWELED' IVORY FIGURE

PROBABLY DIEPPE, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH 'JEWELED' IVORY FIGURE
PROBABLY DIEPPE, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Depicted with her bible and rosary, the underside with various paper labels and accession number struck L36.058/95.035.179
17¾ in. (45 cm.) high
Provenance
With George A. Hearn (d. 1913), New York, circa 1908.
The Notable Art Collection formed by the late George A. Hearn; American Art Association, New York, 25 February-4 March, 1918, lot 1032,
Where acquired by Frank Clayton Ball (d. 1943), thence by descent.
Gifted to Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1995.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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