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Art Deco Chryselephantine Sculpture Entitled "Grecian Maidens " by Ferdinand Preiss
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£13,500
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Art Deco Chryselephantine Sculpture Entitled "Grecian Maidens " by Ferdinand Preiss

1900 - 1920
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A magnificent early 20th Century Art Deco tazza modelled as four Grecian maidens kneeling between gilt bronze columns supporting the large Brazillian onyx dish. The figures hand carved from ivory with very fine intricate detail and the bronze exhibiting excellent cold painted colour

Fritz Ferdinand Preiss, German ~ 1882 to 1943, born in Erbach-Odenwald on 13th February 1882, he Studied in Paris and worked with Prof. Poertzel in Berlin. Preiss worked to a great extent with ivory and used the combination of ivory and bronze with magnificent results. His family were renowned ivory carvers and his skill, detailing and modelling in this medium was unsurpassed in the Art Deco era. His stunning young ladies of the early 20th Century captured the energy and seduction of the Period and his models of children are exquisite.

Defra Ref: P344LXM8

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Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Chryselephantine Sculpture to the 1920s.

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SA969503
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SKU 8864
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A magnificent early 20th Century Art Deco tazza modelled as four Grecian maidens kneeling between gilt bronze columns supporting the large Brazillian onyx dish.
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The figures hand carved from ivory with very fine intricate detail and the bronze exhibiting excellent cold painted colour.
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fig 1. An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base.
fig 1. Art Deco Chryselephantine Sculpture Entitled "Grecian Maidens " by Ferdinand Preiss

Fritz Ferdinand Preiss, German ~ 1882 to 1943, born in Erbach-Odenwald on 13th February 1882, he Studied in Paris and worked with Prof. Poertzel in Berlin. Preiss worked to a great extent with ivory and used the combination of ivory and bronze with magnificent results. His family were renowned ivory carvers and his skill, detailing and modelling in this medium was unsurpassed in the Art Deco era. His stunning young ladies of the early 20th Century captured the energy and seduction of the Period and his models of children are exquisite.

Defra Ref: P344LXM8

Shipping to UK only

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Hickmet Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Chryselephantine Sculpture to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA969503
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU 8864
Hickmet Fine Arts
Hickmet Fine Arts
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Established in 1936, hickmet fine arts is an international family run antiques business

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Archive I An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base.

Art Deco Chryselephantine Sculpture Entitled "Grecian Maidens " by Ferdinand Preiss

Archive II An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View II
Archive III An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View IV
Archive V An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View V
Archive VI An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View VI
Archive VII An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View IX
Archive X An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View X
Archive XI An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View XI
Archive XII An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base. View XII
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An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base.
Art Deco Chryselephantine sculpture Entitled "Grecian Maidens " by Ferdinand Preiss
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An Art Deco green onyx shallow dish raised on a gilt bronze frame supported by two kneeling maiden figures on a rectangular onyx base.
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Chryselephantine sculpture refers to statuary crafted using a combination of carved material, historically ivory, for skin areas and cast bronze or precious metals for drapery and structural elements. The technique originated in Ancient Greece and experienced a major revival during the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods in Europe.

Art Deco examples typically combine hand-carved ivory or composite elements with gilded, patinated, or cold-painted cast bronze. These metal and carved components are frequently mounted on bases carved from decorative hardstones such as onyx, marble, or alabaster.

Authentic pieces generally display precise carving details, natural grain lines on carved elements, and period-accurate foundry or artist signatures. The metal cast components usually feature hand-finished detailing and appropriate surface oxidisation consistent with age.

A decorative stone and metal dish functions as a visual anchor when placed on a sideboard, console table, or library desk. Its geometric architectural lines pair effectively with minimalist furniture or traditional dark wood surfaces.

Routine cleaning should be performed using a soft dry microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Avoid abrasive chemicals, water exposure on stone seams, and placement near direct heat sources or strong sunlight, which can alter metal patinas and destabilise natural hardstone.
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