Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) 'Ballerina', in gold painted bronze and ivory, depicting a young girl with hair in bow, dancing with arms outstretched, signed F. Priess and foundry mark, on onyx base, a/f, height 17.5 cm. Purchased: salon des Antiquaires, pairs, c.1960, then private collection. Similar: Christie's lot 455, south Kensington 2013