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(7) Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Female Busts, 1 After Coudray (1863-1932)

Price realized
$366
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$300
Category
Bronze & Busts
Sold
September 6, 2024
Sale
DAY 1- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 7) Art Nouveau patinated metal busts, each depicting a young lady, rising on integral socle, varied finishes, including: (1) "Beatrice," signed in cast after Georges Charles Coudray (French, 1863-1932), (2) signed in cast after F. Gual, rising on wood base, (1) signed in cast after J. Masso, (1) Woman Wearing Bow and Ruffled Gown, (1) Woman Wearing Headpiece and Collar, base in need of adjustment, together with (1) figural sculpture, depicting two children playing, some with splits to bases, largest: approx 15"h, 8"w, 4.5"d, 30lbs 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.