Lot 68
BY GERDA GERDAGO, CIRCA 1920
The female modelled in a graceful sweeping pose with one arm extended upward, painted in polychrome enamel and gold patina, her costume incorporating scroll and leaf motifs, a theatrical headpiece, and a gilded brooch inset with semi-precious stones, her carved ivory face with a joyful expression, mounted on an oval green onyx base. Arthur Rubinstein foundry mark and GERDAGO marked to the bronze around the lower hem of the dress.
34.5cm high, 20.5cm wide, 11cm deep
Estimate $6,000 - $9,000
Patination to the bronze, the enamel has been re touched, losses to the enamel including the end of the second collar which has bent, the waiste, and hands, a stone is missing from her brooch, the base has a chip on the bottom edge.
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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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