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Dance with a Snake, Austrian Jugenstil Bronze and Marble Sculpture, circa 1900

$3,900
£2,918.94
€3,379.95
CA$5,420.36
A$6,105.16
CHF 3,161.64
MX$74,144.75
NOK 40,160.18
SEK 38,095.32
DKK 25,219.09
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About the Item

Made of a beautifully crafted patinated bronze, it proudly stands on its original magnificent marble base. Unsigned, the authorship is unidentified. Full of tasteful provocative eroticism, this Austrian Jugenstil massive but elegant sculpture, depicting a beautiful Eastern female dancing with a snake is a fine example of the Art Nouveau movement that swept through the decorative arts and architecture in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Jugendstil (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the item description. Send message to this seller to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819310318261

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