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Austrian Bronze Study "Butterfly Dancer" by Richard Thuss

$10,795.44
£7,850
€9,357.64
CA$15,147.62
A$15,391.28
CHF 8,719.52
MX$187,273.91
NOK 102,244.70
SEK 102,801.74
DKK 70,000.55

About the Item

A beautiful early 20th century cold painted Austrian bronze study of young semi clad dancer wearing only a skirt which is mechanically hinged to reveal her naked body creating the illusion of butterfly wings. Raised on a decorative bronze base, signed ?R.Thuss & ?inscribed ?Argentor-Vienna.
  • Creator:
    Richard Thuss (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 0 in (0.01 mm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.1 mm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cold-Painted,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent. Excellent Original Condition Please note that our items are genuine antiques with considerable age. It is therefore normal that they will show some signs of wear and handling to the surface.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU 83231stDibs: LU3216321252512

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