Otto Poertzel, 'Two Sailors', c. 1925, H. 18 cm,... Lot 382

Otto Poertzel, 'Two Sailors', c. 1925, H. 18 cm, 28.2 x 16.2 cm (with bowl). Cold painted bronze, heads, parts of the torso and arms made of carved ivory, light onyx bowl. Bowl signed: ProF. (sic!) Poertzel (incised). This lot contains materials protected by the Washington conservation agreement such as ivory, rhino horn, rosewood etc. Many countries have changed their import / export laws regarding these materials in recent years. Thus, Quittenbaum needs to ask any potential Buyer to check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid.  , Cf. Shayo, Statuettes of the Art Deco period, Woodbridge 2016, p. 200.