Vanity, An Ivory and Alabaster Sculpture of a Girl with a Mirror

Cast and Carved from a Model by Paul Philippe, circa 1910

Inscribed P. Philippe 27

18 in (45.8 cm) high, including the onyx base

cf. Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, 2001, p.260

Paul Philippe (1870-1930) was born in Thorn, Poland, and was a pupil of Antonin Larroux. In 1900, he moved to Paris and he exhibited with success at all of the Salons in Paris. Working in bronze, bronze and ivory and pure ivory, Philippe worked for Friedrich Goldscheider, Les Neveux de J. Lehmann, Rosenthal und Maeder and Preiss & Kassler. His figures are sought-after worldwide by collectors. Amongst his most recognised works are Le Reveil – The Awakening, Russian Dancer and Radha.