29th Sep, 2021 14:30

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 702
 

AN ART DECO IVORY AND BRONZE FIGURE BY FERDINAND PREISS

ART DECO IVORY AND BRONZE FIGURE OF A MOOR BOY,
FERDINAND PREISS (GERMAN, 1882-1943),
the patinated bronze figure modelled with drinks tray,
on an oblong onyx base, signed to base, 17cm high

 

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Sold for £480
Estimated at £400 - £600


Condition Report

Condition generally good to fair.

Hairlines running through the ivory, as expected with age.

Slight speckling and one or two lines to the patination of the bronze.

restoration to three of the corners and a chip to one of the onyx.

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