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Lighter than Air by Ferdinand Preiss, cold-painted bronze and carved ivory, marble base, sold Dec 2011Photo © Bonhams — view this lot on Bonhams ↗

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Lighter than Air

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882–1943)

$43,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £28,251≈ €33,672

Hammer $35,000 · with buyer’s premium $43,750

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Medium
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As published: “cold-painted bronze and carved ivory, marble base”
Category
Sculpture
Dimensions
height 13 1/2in (34.2cm)
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
20th Century Decorative Arts (19432)
Date
December 14, 2011
Location
New York, United States
Lot
3162
Estimate
$15,000 – $20,000 (≈ £9,686 – £12,915) (≈ €11,545 – €15,393)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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