• Christie's Interiors auction at Christies

    Sale 1243

    Christie's Interiors

    London, South Kensington

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    29 June 2011

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    • A PAIR OF COLD-PAINTED BRONZE
    Lot 701

    A PAIR OF COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY BOOKENDS BY MARCEL-ANDRE BOURAINE

    CIRCA 1925

    Price realised

    GBP 1,250

    Estimate

    GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500

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    A PAIR OF COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY BOOKENDS BY MARCEL-ANDRE BOURAINE
    CIRCA 1925
    modelled and cast as a leaping gazelles, mounted on the angle with angled base, engraved Bouraine and stamped Bronze
    4 7/8 in. (12.3 cm.) high (2)

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    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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