16th Mar, 2022 10:00
Modern Living
477
In the manner of Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943)
Art Deco style gilt painted metal figure of a lady, wearing a dress with outstretched arms, unsigned, on an later turned painted wooden plinth, 36cm high overall, 27.5cm high excluding the plinth
Sold for £45
Estimated at £100 - £200
In the manner of Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943)
Art Deco style gilt painted metal figure of a lady, wearing a dress with outstretched arms, unsigned, on an later turned painted wooden plinth, 36cm high overall, 27.5cm high excluding the plinth
Loss/wear to the painted decoration in several places. Hole in the figure's right hand, possibly once holding something which is now missing? The base of the figure with what seems like a later metal plate and thread to attach to the base.
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Auction: Modern Living, 16th Mar, 2022
