07-12-201307-13-2013
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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July 12, 2013 04:00 PMCalender
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Austrian School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Seated Exotic Dancer

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$8,610$7,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2663BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 12, 2013 4:00PM

Description:

Austrian School, Late 19th/Early 20th Century,

Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Seated Exotic Dancer, cast seated on a curule chair with her chin resting on her hand, in an exotic costume, reverse with "B" within vasiform mark and incised "Nam-Greb" for Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936),ht. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Fading and loss to cold-painted area. Verdigris to back and scattered spots to body/chair. Scattered surface abrasions (particularly a ring-shaped mark to one arm). No repairs, breaks, or repainting.


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Keywords

Austrian School, Seated Exotic Dancer, Franz Bergman, curule chair, body/chair