Lot 1217: Bronze Flapper After F. de Luca Bronze, Plus Toulouse-Lautrec Print

1st item: Patinated bronze sculpture of a flapper girl after Ferdinando de Luca (Italian, 1785-1869). The subject wears a cloche and short, loose dress with exposed breasts and sits on an ornate stool while she raises a glass with her left hand. Inscribed “F de Luca” to lower back/buttocks. 20th century. 28 in. H x 10 in. W x 10 in. D. 2nd item: Offset lithograph after Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (France, 1864-1901), La Troupe de Mademoiselle Eglantine. The original c. 1896 advertising poster upon which this print was based depicts dancers Jane Avril, Elgantine Demay, Cleopatre, and Gazelle in a can-can kick line at London’s Palace Theater. Housed under acrylic in a giltwood frame with cream mat and dark green reveal. Mid to late 20th century. Sight: 16 3/4 in. H x 22 1/4 in. W. Framed: 25 1/2 in. H x 31 in. W. 

PROVENANCE:

The estate of Lyman O. “Buzz” Heidtke, Nashville, TN.

CONDITION:

Both items in overall very good condition. 1st item with 2-inch x 1 1/2-inch area of oxidation with a few minor polychrome losses to right thigh, plus minor oxidation and possible polychrome losses to top of head. 2nd item not examined out of frame.