Figure of a Torch Dancer

J.P.F. Preiss

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

Not on view

Title

Figure of a Torch Dancer

Date

ca. 1925

Medium

Bronze, ivory, green marble base

Classification

Sculpture

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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