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Click here to subscribeFERDINAND PREISSBEACH BALL GIRLcold painted bronze carved ivory and iridescent glass on onyx and marble base, 37cm h, engraved signature F Preiss (on black band), c1925One of several Preiss sculptures inspired by the Folies Bergère and other cabarets featuring dancers such as Ada May, Miss Lehmann and Niddy Impekoven, Beach Ball Girl depicts Miss Desha who made her debut in Paris billed as " Le Nouveau Spectacle des Ambassadeurs." For a contemporary photograph of Miss Desha with her ball and the Preiss sculpture see Shayo, op cit, p53. The model is rarely found with the original extremely thin iridescent glass ball, as on the present example.Fine hairline crack in left thigh, no damage or restoration, retaining all the original patina and requiring only a light clean. The base undamaged
20th Century sculpture white Italian marble 20th Century sculpture, artist unknown, white Italian marble sphere rests on a gray marble ring base, carved areas create negative space, incised signature appears to read "gak 77", as shown: 18"dia x 19.5"h, very good original condition No chips or cracks. Light surface scratches, scuffs and abrasions. Light wear to base consistent with age and use over time. Sturdy and structurally sound. Starting Price: $400
* A Continental bronze sculpture of a female and stylised sphinx in the style of Camille Claudel, late 19th/early 20th century, fashioned full length and in the round, the female holding the hair of the sphinx, raised upon rectangular marble plinth, 27cm high. VAT charged on the hammer price.
Franz Iffland, Standing Philosopher, bronze sculptureFranz Iffland (German, 1862-1935), Standing Philosopher, bronze sculpture on a marble base, signed `F. Iffland` on the back of the base, overall: 13"h x 3.5"w x 3.5"d. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Art, Design & Architecture Museum - University of California, Santa BarbaraStarting Price: $250
European School (late 18th/early 19th century), Neptune Bearded and Nude, bronze sculpture on a marble base, overall: 8European School (late 18th/early 19th century), Neptune Bearded and Nude, bronze sculpture on a marble base, overall: 8.5"h x 4.5"w x 2.5"d. Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Art, Design & Architecture Museum - University of California, Santa BarbaraStarting Price: $250