(1874 Magadino / Canton Ticino / Switzerland - 1946 Paris) Schoolboy sledding bronze, patinated in gold and brown tones or cold-patinated; carved ivory; white-gray marble plinth. Signed "O. Ruffony". In the lively, situational representation of the boy, artistically outstanding figure of the versatile Swiss sculptor, who adopted the artist name "Ruffony" due to his activity in France and signed as such. Overall height 31 cm. CITES certificate is available. Cold painted or patinated bronze and carved ivory chryselephantine sculpture on marble base. Signed "O. Ruffony". Accompanied by a CITES certificate.