Important South African Paintings, Furniture, Silver and Ceramics

Live Auction, 11 October 2010

Session One

Sold for

ZAR 278 500
Lot 58
  • Professor Otto Poertzel, German (1876-1963) Two cold painted bronze and ivory figures of 'butterfly dancers', 1930s
  • Professor Otto Poertzel, German (1876-1963) Two cold painted bronze and ivory figures of 'butterfly dancers', 1930s
  • Professor Otto Poertzel, German (1876-1963) Two cold painted bronze and ivory figures of 'butterfly dancers', 1930s


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 250 000 - 350 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 278 500
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

Professor Otto Poertzel, German (1876-1963)
Two cold painted bronze and ivory figures of 'butterfly dancers', 1930s
each poised on one leg with one arm raised and the other outstretched, on a stepped octagonal gilt metal and green onyx base, oxidisation, repair to arm, cracks to ivory, base engraved Prof. Poertzel, 41.5cm high
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