2574 - Art Nouveau bust "Velléda".

Art Nouveau bust "Velléda". Unmarked, incised signature "A. Foretay". Circa 1900. Designed by Alfred Jean Foretay (1861 Morges – 1944 Geneva) Terracotta, glazed in matte shades of gray. Height approx. 63 cm. 8 kg. Bust of the Germanic priestess and seer Velleda. Hairpin and earring missing; one section of the hair has been glued back but has come loose again; minor chips. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. Bidding period: Oct. 30, | Oct. 2026 | estimated 2:44 p.m. (CET) Art Nouveau bust “Velléda.” Unmarked, incised signature “A. Foretay.” Circa 1900. Design: Alfred Jean Foretay (1861 Morges – 1944 Geneva) Terracotta, glazed in matte shades of gray. Height approx. 63 cm. 8 kg. Bust of the Germanic priestess and seer Velleda. Hairpin and earring missing; one section of hair was glued back on but has come loose again; minor chips. Provenance: Peter Kaus museum estate. Call time: Oct. 30, 2026 | estimated 2:44 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be considered only as an aid—not a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.