Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(5) Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Busts, 1 After Emmanuel Villanis (1858-1914)

Price realized
$336
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $350
Hammer price
$275
Category
Bronze & Busts
Sold
September 6, 2024
Sale
DAY 1- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 5) Art Nouveau style patinated metal busts, each depicting a beautiful young lady, rising on integral base, in varied finishes, including: (1) "Enid", after Emmanuel Villanis (French, 1858-1914), rising on squared pedestal base; (1) "Heloise"; (1) Woman in Angled Hat; (1) Victorian Woman, with tapering form; (1) Victorian Woman, on socle base; largest: approx 17.25"h, 9"w, 6.25"d, 31lbs 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.