Herend
Figure of a skier, designed by Ambrózy Sándor, Hungary
LOT 469
Herend
Figure of a skier, designed by Ambrózy Sándor, Hungary
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 4 000 - 5 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 766
About this Item
Hungarian
Figure of a skier, designed by Ambrózy Sándor, Hungary
1947
Signed by the sculptor artist and dated 1941 on the side of the base
hand-painted porcelain
height: 25,5cm; width: 23cm; depth: 38cm
Notes
Ambrózy Sándor (1903 – 1992) was a Hungarian who became know for his sports-themed sculptures and ceramics.
Several of his models were adopted and reproduced by the Herend Porcelain Factory in Hungary.
His 'Skier' model was produced in both white and hand-painted porcelain.
Blue factory mark.
Inscribed '5789' on the underside.
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