Figure of a Torch Dancer
Caption
J.P.F. Preiss. Figure of a Torch Dancer, ca. 1925. Bronze, ivory, green marble base, 15 x 6 x 9 in. (38.1 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Benno Bordiga, 1990.228.3a-c. Creative Commons-BY
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Designer
Title
Figure of a Torch Dancer
Date
ca. 1925
Medium
Bronze, ivory, green marble base
Classification
Dimensions
15 x 6 x 9 in. (38.1 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
Impressed on bronze base: "F. Priss". Round white paper adhesive label with printed lettering: "CHRISTIE'S" and written in ink: "5/31/80 /29"
Credit Line
Gift of Benno Bordiga
Accession Number
1990.228.3a-c
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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