Important Agathon Leonard Art Nouveau Bronze

3,500

This is an important Art Nouveau SILVER OVER bronze of the famed dancer Lois Fuller. It is signed A. Leonard " Under One of the Dancers" for Agathon Van Weydeveldt Leonard (1848-1941). This bronze figure, is shown in all the major Art Nouveau references and is considered the pinnacle of Art Nouveau sculpture. Condition, is very good with some silver wear around the base as one would expect of a vintage piece like this beauty. The detail and artistry are superb. Measures 19" x 9" high. Auction estimate from Christies in New York is $15,000. If you add on buyers premium and all the costs of doing business in New York, it comes up to almost 20K..my reserve is A FRACTION. You will also note that a couple of the major galleries in New York presently have works by Leonard in inventory. I inquired about a comparable work, and was told it was priced at $30,000.