Although unsigned, this 6in (15cm) exotic creation of a youthful dancing girl has been attributed to the renowned Romanian Art Deco sculptor Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947).
The small ivory statuette, on a faceted onyx plinth, is of identical form to a larger ivory and gilt bronze figure called Odalisque by Chiparus that sold at Bonhams Knightsbridge in June last year for £20,000.