Art auctions in the world. Autumn 23

Ahlden/Aller - 9-09-2023

Rare embodiment of a tango dance couple

289 100.00

On an oval plinth, a fully sculpted couple is depicted in a tight dance pose, in the characteristic fashion of the Belle Epoque. The lady is wearing an ankle-length dress and an imposing hat adorned with feathers, along with pumps. The gentleman is dressed in a grayish-green suit with a floral waistcoat and a striped tie. Polychrome painting. Possibly by Alfred König, 1912. Possibly a monogrammed AK. Model number 73472. Sword mark. Height 19 cm. A rare model form by Alfred König. A comparable variant of a tango dancing couple was created by König in 1913 (model number D 213). See Siemen, Catalog of the Origins, number 73. Provenance: From the estate of a significant North German private collection. A rare Art Nouveau porcelain figure group of a tango dancing couple. Incised designer's monogram. Crossed swords mark. Meissen. After 1973.

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