20th Century Design - 10th September 2014
Lot 1496
λ 'Fencer' a cold painted bronze and ivory figure cast and carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £4600
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Description
λ 'Fencer' a cold painted bronze and ivory figure cast and carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss, model no.1136, on shaped triangular marble base, incised F Preiss to base, minor losses to one finger 19cm. high
Provenance
The Roger Rousell collection.
Literature
Alberto Shayo Ferdinand Preiss Art Deco Sculptor Antique Collector's Club, page 143 for a comparable figure illustrated.
Bryan Catley Art Deco and Other Figures Antique Collector's Club page 266 for a comparable figure illustrated.