• Christie's Interiors - Style & auction at Christies

    Sale 8524

    Christie's Interiors - Style & Spirit

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    26 March 2013

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    • 'GOLFER IN BATHING SUIT', A FE
    Lot 454

    'GOLFER IN BATHING SUIT', A FERDINAND PREISS COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE

    CIRCA 1925

    Price realised

    GBP 16,250

    Estimate

    GBP 7,000 - GBP 9,000

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    'GOLFER IN BATHING SUIT', A FERDINAND PREISS COLD-PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE
    CIRCA 1925
    Modelled, cast and carved as a female figure with a golf club, wearing a bathing suit and berret, on stepped onyx base, signed F. Preiss
    9½ in. (24 cm.) high

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    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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