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France, Baigneuse, 1927, an Art Deco bronze paper knife by P. Turin, naked female Venus casting off a robe, initials JCB engraved on back, 176 x 24mm (CGMP p.382-3; Classens 133; cf. DNW 37, 1275 and 42, 1515). Very fine, very rare; in original maroon-lined folding holder (£90-120)

The original holders for these Art Deco paper knives are scarcely ever seen in commerce