Lot 79 , Karl Hagenauer. A brass and ebonised bronze figure of an African water carrier, height 46in.
Karl Hagenauer. A brass and ebonised bronze figure of an African water carrier, with vase on her head and brass rings around her neck and one leg, on integral plinth base with maker's stamp, height 46in.
Estimate £2,500-4,500
Brass work in fair state of polish, ebonised bronze work has had much of the original patination rubbed away over the years, base is a little scuffed but overall honest condition.
The arm is firm, no repairs but there is some occasional re-touching where the black patina has flaked off or worn.
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