Paul GAUGUIN (after) 1848-1903 Woman's torso Bronze... Lot 18

Paul GAUGUIN (after) 1848-1903 Woman's torso Bronze with black brown patina Posthumous proof cast circa 1954 from a clay cast circa 1894 30 cm (11.81 in.) Provenance: Sale New York, Christie's, May 8, 2002, lot 239 The Kelton Collection, United States Bibliography: C. Gray, Sculpture and Ceramics of Paul Gauguin, The Johns Hopkins Press, Baltimore, 1963, no. 116, reproduced in black and white on p. 252 (raw clay) Comment : Bronze with brown patina Lot in temporary importation The buyer will have to pay import fees, i.e. 5.5% in addition to the auction price, unless he immediately re-exports the lot outside the European Union. Lot in temporary importation. In addition to the commissions and taxes, and additional import fees of 5,5% of the hammer price will be charged. The import fees can be retroceded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside European Union.