Collinge Antiques

Description

Beautiful early 20th.c terracotta bust of the ancient Greek poet Sappho c.1910. Modelled as a young woman gazing thoughtfully into the distance. Wearing a Classical laurel wreath crown and with a laurel leaf border to her robe. Titled on the plinth in very stylish Art Nouveau or Jugendstil font. Signed on the rear H.L Blasche and with stamps and serial numbers for the German maker's Reps & Trinte of Magdeburg. Presented on a low marble plinth. Excellent condition.
Width: 16" (40.5 cm)
Height: 26" (66 cm)
Depth: 9" (23 cm)
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.