04-06-201304-06-2013
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April 6, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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After Georges Omerth (French, fl. 1895-1925) Bronze and Ivory Figure of an Exotic Dancer

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$3,000$2,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2645BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 06, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

After Georges Omerth (French, fl. 1895-1925)

Bronze and Ivory Figure of an Exotic Dancer, modeled in a turban, harem pants, and a vest, her arms raised stretching a flowing bronze sash across her back, raised on a circular base, signed "Omerth" to reverse, bronze ht. 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

Cracks to ivory. Joints between bronze and ivory elements loose, some with gaps between elements. Loss to three tips of fingers (two on one hand and one on the other). Scattered chips to base, crack to reverse near bronze mount.


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Keywords

Georges Omerth, Exotic Dancer