Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss

Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Suffolk, 1978, p. 270
Victor Arwas, Art Deco Sculpture, New York 1992, p. 180
Alberto Shayo, Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Sculptor, the fire and the flame, Woodbridge, 2005, p. 141

Generally very good overall condition. Some possible refreshments to the cold painting notably to the shoes and the creases of her dress. The figure retains much of her original pigment to her face and hair and would benefit from a sensitive restoration. Some surface scratches, rubbing and losses to decoration. Her racquet is cleverly executed and fits into the hand with an ivory pin. There is a slight gap between the hand and racket handle which is inherent in the making. Some areas of oxidization to the cold painted bronze.
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