01-12-201301-12-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2631BBoston
January 12, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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After Gotthilf Jaeger (German, 1871-1933) Cold-painted Bronze and Ivory Figure of a Young Falconer

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$2,040$1,700
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2631BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

After Gotthilf Jaeger (German, 1871-1933)

Cold-painted Bronze and Ivory Figure of a Young Falconer, cast in a polychrome medieval page's uniform with a falcon seated on one hand, raised on a marble base, bronze signed "G. Jaeger." and "RM," possibly for Rosenthal and Maeder, Berlin, bronze ht. 9 3/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Rubbing to polychrome areas. Ivory with shrinkage cracks to head. Neck painted over and hand with repair and overpainting.