2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more...
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LOT 259:
ANTIQUE FRENCH ART NOUVEAU SIGNED TERRACOTTA BUST
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Sold for: $100
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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ANTIQUE FRENCH ART NOUVEAU SIGNED TERRACOTTA BUST
A fine 19th century French Art Nouveau painted terracotta bust of a young American Indian woman with long hair and a headband. Titled to the base, Mignon, numbered, 317, and illegibly signed by the artist. Mignon is a character in 1866 opera Mignon created by Ambroise Thomas, which was based on Goethes 1795 novel, Wilhelm Meisters Apprenticeship. The artist is unknown but the style of the artwork seems very similar to works by the famous Art Nouveau sculptor Emmanuel Villanis, French, 1858 to 1914. Antique French Female Sculptures For Collectors And Art Nouveau Decorative Collectibles.
Dimensions: H 18 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
