Lot #242 - Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943), 'Raging Jester', circa 1925
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Fine Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:21 Mar 2018 ~ 8pm
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Lot #:242
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Lot Description:Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943), 'Raging Jester', circa 1925
an exceptionally rare car mascot, also known as 'Devil Facing the Wind' and 'Devil Against the Wind,' cast and carved in striking scarlet patinated bronze and ivory, the male figure crouching, with his arms stretched behind his back and his cape flowing behind him, above a turned and faceted marble base, inscribed signature 'F. Preiss' to the cast bronze base
11.5 cm high, 13.5 cm long -
Estimate:A$35,000 - 45,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Sculpture & Statuary
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