9th Jun, 2022 10:30
Quarterly Specialist Sale
After Louis Betti, bronze figure of Phryne
After Louis Betti - Early 20th Century bronze figure of Phryne, a naked female figure concealing her face in the crook of her elbow, signed L. BETTI to edge, on stepped marble plinth base, 12cm high overall
Phryne was prevously also modelled by Pradier and Falguiere. In the early 20th Century both Betti and Charles Sykes produced versions of this figure, the latter as a car mascot 'Spirit of Serenity'.
Sold for £85
After Louis Betti - Early 20th Century bronze figure of Phryne, a naked female figure concealing her face in the crook of her elbow, signed L. BETTI to edge, on stepped marble plinth base, 12cm high overall
Phryne was prevously also modelled by Pradier and Falguiere. In the early 20th Century both Betti and Charles Sykes produced versions of this figure, the latter as a car mascot 'Spirit of Serenity'.
Auction: Quarterly Specialist Sale, 9th Jun, 2022
Our Quarterly Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights include a set of George II silver tea canisters and sugar box in fitted ebonised case, an exhibition-quality Italian micromosaic table, a collection of Galle and other French art glass, and even a 1955 Jaguar Mark VII M car!
Viewing
Tuesday 7th June 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 8th June 10am to 5pm
Morning of sale 9am to 10:30am
