Lot 70
BY GERDA GERDAGO, CIRCA 1920
The female modelled in a dramatic pose with outstretched ivory hands, painted in polychrome enamel and gold patina, her costume incorporating swirls and scrolls, and a theatrical headpiece, her carved ivory face with a playful expression, around her neck a long draped chain, mounted on an oval green onyx base. Arthur Rubinstein foundry mark and GERDAGO marked to the bronze along the drapery of her costume.
32cm high, 32cm wide, 15cm deep
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
There is patination to the gilding overall, there appears to be some re touching to the enamel in places, the ivory components have been painted over, there are no noticeable losses to the onyx base.
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Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8361
6:30pm - 22 June 2020
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 17 June, 9-8pm (limited numbers in room)
Thursday 18 June, strictly by appointment
Friday 19 June, strictly by appointment
Saturday 20 June, 10am-4pm (limited numbers in room)
Sunday 21 June, strictly by appointment
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
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