Lot Essay
cf. Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, 1978, p. 282 and Victor Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, 1992, p. 155 for illustrations of this model.
CAST AND CARVED FROM A MODEL BY PROF. OTTO POERTZEL
Details
'BUTTERFLY DANCERS', A COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY SCULPTURE OF TWO FIGURES**
Cast and Carved from a Model by Prof. Otto Poertzel
16in. (41.9cm.) high
the bronze base inscribed PROF. POERTZEL
Cast and Carved from a Model by Prof. Otto Poertzel
16in. (41.9cm.) high
the bronze base inscribed PROF. POERTZEL