FERDINAND PREISS (1882-1943): A BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE OF A GIRL IN A BONNET
Early 20th Century
Modelled wearing a dress with cold-painted ribbon-tied floral decoration, the base of the cast signed 'F. Preiss', mounted on an octagonal black marble base, 15cm high
| Estimate: | £300 - £500 |
| Hammer price: | £240 |
Footnotes: This lot contains ivory and has been registered
in accordance with the Ivory Act (section10). Reference No. N6MNMED8
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importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as
coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential
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Condition report:
The signature cast to the base.
Some rubbing to the patination of the bronze dress, notably at the back. Other very light inevitable scuffs and marks commensurate with handling and age.
Hands and details of the face appear to be good.
The black base is relatively atypical, normally onyx and it’s likely that this base is a replacement but a relatively sympathetic match.
This model is typically partnered with another figure depicting a gentleman,