Fuchs, Ernst Papagena Bronze with red-gold patina, mounted on light marble base. Loose in orig. box with enclosed certificate. 1998. 16 x 11 x 3.4 cm. Signed "Ernst Fuchs" on the side of the base. Edition 7500 num. Ex. Since 1995 Ernst Fuchs created the first designs for Mozart's Magic Flute: stage sets and plans for over 220 costumes, including Papagena adorned with feathers. Published by Les Beaux Arts, created for a perfume edition. Splendid casting with shimmering homogeneous patina.

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