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Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss
- "Torch Dancer"
incised F. Preiss
- cold-painted bronze, carved ivory and resin on an onyx base
Provenance
Bryan Catley, London, circa 1980
Literature
Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1978, p. 281
Victor Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 166
Alberto Shayo, Ferdinand Preiss: Art Deco Sculptor, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2005, p. 165
Victor Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, London, 1992, p. 166
Alberto Shayo, Ferdinand Preiss: Art Deco Sculptor, Woodbridge, Suffolk, 2005, p. 165
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The painted surfaces of the dancer’s costume have retained the majority of the original coloration, with some very minor losses to the painted surface as seen in the catalogue illustration. These losses are scattered throughout the shorts portion of the costume. With possible overpainting to the armbands and necklace, which appear to have been executed in a slightly less precise manner than those executed by Preiss. There is hairline crack to ivory portion used to render the torso of the figure which extends vertically from the figure’s waist band up to the proper left side of the body and terminates in the center portion of the chest. Both the base and the torches are in excellent condition. This example is finely carved and much more expressive in person than is presents in the catalogue illustration.
Due to the fragile nature of this sculpture, special handling and/or packing may be required during the shipping process. Please inquire directly with the 20th Century Design or Post Sale Services Departments if you have any questions or require assistance regarding the shipping of this item.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.