Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2490Location: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Art Nouveau Patinated Metal Figure of a Nymph, "Galatea," early 20th century, the nubile figure standing amidst leaves on round, mold-titled base, with brown and green patina, ht. 29 in.
Estimate $200-300
No signatures or foundry marks present; break and solder repair to leaftip in left hand; surface rubbed throughout and with exposed spelter/white metal to about 20 percent of surface, particularly to base, head, and extremities.