Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943) 'Russian Dancer' a cold...

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Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943)
'Russian Dancer' a cold painted bronze and carved ivory female figure, circa 1925
Modelled in short dress, red boots and headdress, holding a tambourine in one hand the other resting on her hip, on a portor marble square plinth base, signed F.Preiss on the reverse, 31cm high. Ivory act submission reference S8YPE3A4

For similar examples please see:
A. Shayo, Ferdinand Preiss Art Deco Sculptor, The Fire and the Flame, Suffolk, 2005;
B. Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Suffolk, 2003, p. 304.
See also Christies, London, 20th century Decorative Art & Design, 30 April 2014, lot 165.

N.B: This lot is subject to CITES regulations

Ivory Act submission reference S8YPE3A4