ORIGINAL DECO BRONZE/IVORYDANCER BY J. DESCOMPS ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECE ARTIST SIGNED Start Price USD 22,000.00 Current Price USD 22,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, June 27, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location New York, New York See more about 'ORIGINAL DECO BRONZE/IVORYDANCER BY J. DESCOMPS' Description Greetings eBay shoppers! Please read this description carefully.I comply with all of eBay’s rules for the sale of ivory. I will not ship any item with ivory outside the USA. Although the ivory in this item is antique and therefore is not considered contraband, many customs agencies worldwide may still confiscate the item for no reason other than suspicion. I will not risk the loss of the item in a customs' redtape or dispute. The item in this sale is an authentic period piece from the Art Deco period (1920s).It is made with bronze and genuine ele phant ivory – NOT MAMMOTH ivory. I represent that this item is in fact authentic. I offer a 100% money back guarantee on this representation. My feedback on eBay speaks for itself!! My name is Marcus Antebi and I have a showroom in the heart of New York city at 24 West 55th Street, NY 10019. This piece can be inspected during our normal business hours 10am- 6pm  Monday –Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. You can reach me or my father David at 1-212-581-4848 for more information. The item we are excited to offer here is lot number 4108/401 and is 17.5 inches tall. IT IS BRONZE AND ELEPHANT IVORY AND IS ARTIST SIGNED by JOE DESCOMPS (The white specs near the signature on the base are remnants of a label that was not fully removed. The piece is not damaged. They adhesive will come right off without effort.) ABOUT THE ARTIST:  JOE DESCOMPS (French, 1872-1948) was born in Clermont-Ferrand and studied under H. Hiolin. Descomps exhibited often at The Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais and was elected a member in 1893. He produced an abundant collection of sculptures in the Art Nouveau style (circa 1880 to 1910) specializing in bronze and ivory figures. This graceful piece, set on a marble base, is a good example of his work and is featured in Brian Catley's 'Art Deco and Other Figures', page 139. This is a rare chance to acquire a beautiful work of art by one of best artists that created their masterpieces in the country where the style originated.   We are licensed to transport and resell legally acquired Ivory specimens inside the USA by The New York State Fish & Wild Life Department. We are Royal Estates Gallery. This piece will be meticulously hand packed and shipped using the best quality packing materials and techniques. We ship via insured UPS unless other wise requested. Paypal and credit card purchases MUST be shipped to the verified billing addresses for that account. Check out my other items! Returns: The item must be packed correctly and returned using an insured method of transit. Buyer is responsible for safe return of item. If your item arrives damaged TO YOU, YOU must save original box with all packing materials and contact us at once for instructions within 24 hours of receipt of package. Tel: 212-581-4848. FAILURE to follow these insructions may result in your loss of any claims. Place a Bid!