04-06-201304-06-2013
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April 6, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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After George van der Straeten (Belgian, 1856-1928) Bronze and Ivory Figure of a Woman Reading

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$1,599$1,300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2645BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 06, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

After George van der Straeten (Belgian, 1856-1928)

Bronze and Ivory Figure of a Woman Reading, the gilt-bronze and ivory standing figure in Empire dress, reading a book, and holding a pail, on a marble base, numbered to bronze "157," signed to marble "Van der Straeten." and "Made in France," bronze ht. 10 3/4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Shrinkage cracks to ivory. Base with scattered chips and loss. Regilded. Back of book painted.


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Keywords

George van der Straeten, Reading, France