Lot 81 , Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943). A bronze and ivory figure Moor Girl, c.1930, 6.75in.

Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943). A bronze and ivory figure 'Moor Girl', c.1930, a girl in Moorish costume holding a tray cold-painted bronze and ivory on a onyx base model no. 1181 signed 'F. Preiss' (to the base) 6.75in.
Estimate £400-600

Head has been poorly restuck and restored, gilding on pantaloons lightly pitted, cold painting to top of right shoulder worn through to the bronze approx. quarter of an inch.


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Sold for £750