1920s Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture of a Female Rider and Horse by Nelly Pollak

Description

By sculptor Nelly Pollak, an Art Deco period white ceramic sculpture of horse with topless female rider or equestrienne, holding a fish, for Paul Bocquillon and his Faience de Paris. Signed in blue underglaze N. Polack on the front and Faience de Paris on the back, both on the ceramic plinth base. Inside signed Made in France. Also have pics of the Paul Bocquillon shop at 79 Faubourg Saint-Denis and a advertisement for Nelly Pollak sculptures offered circa 1926.

Measurements: 11 inches wide x 4 1/2 inches deep x 10 3/4 inches high.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good Condition. No issues.

Origin:
France

Creator:
Brand: Porcelaine de Paris

Materials & Techniques:
Faience

Details:
Art Subjects: Figure, Nude, Animals
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very Good Condition. No issues.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

10.75 x 10 x 4.5 in

1920s Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture of a Female Rider and Horse by Nelly Pollak

Lot 0992

Estimate $1,000-$1,970

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