French Art Deco Silvered Figural Bronze Woman
Sculptor: F. Trinque
Circa 1925, France

 

Graceful nude female dancer in a near split pose, with arms outstretched above her head,
holding a draped fabric that cascades behind her. Bronze marquette base,
resting on the original, beautiful black porto marble that is in one piece, with a carved stepped base. 
Signature in the marquette, 'F. Trinque'

Note: Elton John once had this statue in his collection.
(Sold at Sotheby's sale 'The Elton John Sale, part III, London, Sept. 7th 1988,
lot 904-Sotheby's read the sculptor's signature wrong
and called it  'A Frinque Silvered Bronze Figure of a Dancer, 1920s..'  on page 199)

Dimensions: 17" wide, 15" high, 6" deep.

Condition: In very good as found, original condition. Patina and wear on the statue consistent with age.
Can be re-silvered however we are offering this as shown.
Original black marble base has been (previously) repaired.

Item # DAS76: Price: $ 10,000.
 

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