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(5) Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Female Busts

Price realized
$275
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$225
Category
Bronze & Busts
Sold
September 6, 2024
Sale
DAY 1- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 5) Art Nouveau patinated metal busts, each depicting a young lady, rising on integral socle, in varied finishes, including: (1) "Chloe," signed in cast after Pedro Ramon Jose Rigual (Spain/ France, 1863-1917), (1) "Manola," signed in cast after Henri Louis Levasseur (French, 1853-1915), (1) "Myrtho," after Georges Charles Coudray (French, 1863-1932), (1) Lady With Bows, signed in cast after Anton Nelson (American, 1880-1910), (1) Lady Wearing Hat, on stone base, visible glue residue at base, largest: approx 15.5"h, 10.5"w, 6"d, 24lbs total Provenance: from a fine Houston estate

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.