Fine quality desk sculpture featuring a mixed doubles tennis match Suzanne Lenglen & Jean Borotra v Helen Wills & Frank Hunter circa 1928 marble tenni
Hammer Price:
£5,500
Estimated Price:
£8,000 - £10,000
Fine quality desk sculpture featuring a mixed doubles tennis match Suzanne Lenglen & Jean Borotra v Helen Wills & Frank Hunter circa 1928 marble tennis court with four bronze figures modelled on leading players of the day either side of a net, 45 by 15 by 15cm. Sculpture depicting actual players is extremely uncommon, adding greatly to the importance of this piece.