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German wall mask made by Goebel, according to a design by the renowned modeling artist Arthur Moller, this is a death mask called: 'L'Inconnue de la Seine', the design is from about 1935 and was made by Arthur Moller, based on the death mask of an unknown girl who drowned in the Seine around Year 1880. The girl's identity has never been determined. Her age was estimated at 16 years. Her mysterious smile has been compared to that of the Mona Lisa. unsigned. This version is one of the first to be produced in white bisque (Farian), later it was produced in red clay - * Attached for illustration is a photograph of the late red version. Width: 12 cm, Height: 15.5 cm Period: Thirties (1930-1940)

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German wall mask made by Goebel, according to a design by the renowned modeling artist Arthur Moller, this is a death mask called: 'L'Inconnue de la Seine', the design is from about 1935 and was made by Arthur Moller, based on the death mask of an unknown girl who drowned in the Seine around Year 1880. The girl's identity has never been determined. Her age was estimated at 16 years. Her mysterious smile has been compared to that of the Mona Lisa. unsigned. This version is one of the first to be produced in white bisque (Farian), later it was produced in red clay - * Attached for illustration is a photograph of the late red version. Width: 12 cm, Height: 15.5 cm Period: Thirties (1930-1940)

Estimate 240 - 260 USD
Starting price 120 USD

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For sale on Thursday 18 Jul : 19:00 (IDT)
azor, Israel
Aqua Arts & Antiques LTD
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