Design - 18th October 2016

Lot 589

λ 'Ballet Dancer' a bronze and ivory figure designed by Ferdinand Preiss

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £2200

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Description

λ 'Ballet Dancer' a bronze and ivory figure designed by Ferdinand Preiss, model no. 1163, cold painted decoration, on shaped onyx and black slate base with patinated metal lamp fittings painted 1163 and 7487 to underside of base, unsigned, two fingers chipped, 15.5cm. high (figure)

Literature

Alberto Shayo Ferdinand Preiss Art Deco Sculptor, Antique Collector's Club, page 157 for another example on simple onyx base illustrated.