Lot 127 , Salvatore Melani. A 1930s gilt bronze figure of a dancer, height 19in.

Salvatore Melani. A 1930's gilt bronze figure of a dancer, modelled poised on one leg, raised on a stepped oval antic-verdi marble base, signed 'S.Melani' to bronze plinth, height 19in.
Estimate £600-800

The bronze has been lacquered and has discoloured to a reddish brown in places, but is otherwise good. The marble base is good apart from some very minor chips to the extremities.


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Sold for £650