Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(7) Art Nouveau Female Busts, 2 After Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914)
- Price realized
- $244
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Bronze & Busts
- Sold
- September 6, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 1- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 7) Art Nouveau metal busts, each depicting a young lady, rising on integral socle, in varied finishes, including: (2) after Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914), (one) "Lucrece," (one) "Lydia," (1) Pierrot, signed in cast after R. Allard, (2) Woman Wearing Lace Shawl, each in a worn cream and red painted finish, (1) Woman with Updo and Corset, (1) Woman in Headscarf, rising on marble base, largest: approx 15"h, 9"w, 5.5"d, 27lbs 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.