Lot 54
ROBERT PRENZEL (ATTRIBUTED), CIRCA 1901
Modelled as a gryphon surrounding a shield shaped frame inset with modern mirror, 52 cm high
Provenance: purchased in Melbourne in the 1970s
Literature: similar example illustrated in Robert Prenzel 1866-1941, his life and work by Terrence Lane, National Gallery of Victoria. 1994; page 11
Estimate $7,000 - $9,000
Repairs to the neck
Minor losses to extremities
Marks to top right hand side of the shield
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Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8176
11:00am - 14 May 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne (lots 1-249) & Sydney (lots 250-484)
10 May 9am-8pm
11-12 May 10am-5pm
13 May 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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