07-10-201007-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2513Boston
July 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Johannes Götz (German, 1865-1934),Bronze and Marble Presentation Figure

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$1,185$1,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2513Location: BostonDate / Time: July 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Johannes Götz (German, 1865-1934),Bronze and Marble Presentation Figure, modeled as an allegorical woman seated in a throne, holding a laurel wreath in outstretched hand, the rouge marble base with central band cast in low relief with owls, skulls, and Christ's visage, engraved to front with presentation inscription, ht. 20 in.
Estimate $700-900

inscription reads:
Dem Koniglichen Baurath
Herrn
sur freundlichen Erinnerung
die Mitglieder des Cultusministeriums
1886-1901

Chips surrounding footrim of marble base.