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FS25: Two Day Fine Art Sale

A Lenci Earthenware Figure 'Zizi' After An Original by Helen K?nig Scavini

Auction Lot FS25/561

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A Lenci Earthenware Figure 'Zizi' After An Original by Helen K?nig Scavini (FS25/561) offered in our Two Day Fine Art Sale starting on 27th January 2015 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

A Lenci earthenware figure 'Zizi' after an original by Helen K?nig Scavini modelled as an elegant girl in red cap and checked dress carrying a book, two dogs at her feet, on oval base, painted marks 'Lenci Made in Italy, Torino - 77 XIII', circa 1934, 38.5cm high, [glue repair to book].

Price Realised

£5,000

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Ceramics and Glass

Fine Art Category

Art Deco Pottery

Sale Information

FS25: Two Day Fine Art Sale
Tuesday, 27th January 2015
Wednesday, 28th January 2015

Okehampton Street, Exeter

This lot will be sold after 10:00am on Wednesday, 28th January 2015 as part of the Oriental and European Ceramcs and Glass section of the sale.

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