British Art Pottery - 25th November 2009

Lot 726

An ivory figure of a girl resting probably carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £420

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Description

An ivory figure of a girl resting probably carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss, on green onyx base, unsigned figure 7cm. high. Literature Alberto Shayo, Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor, Antique Collectors Club, page 93 for a comparable larger figure entitled Dreaming.