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title: "A80/539 Berthold Boeß (1877-1957): Dancer with Snake"
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# A80/539 Berthold Boeß (1877-1957): Dancer with Snake

- Auction: [80. Christmas auction of art and antiques](https://www.papilio.cz/en/auction/80/items/?format=md&backlink=ouges)
- Category: [Ceramics](https://www.papilio.cz/en/auction/80/items/category/12/?format=md&backlink=ouges)
- Starting price: 3.750 CZK (162 EUR)


## Description

# Berthold Boeß (1877-1957)

## **DANCER WITH SNAKE**

 Germany, Selb, Ph. Rosenthal & Co. AG, design 1916   
A semi-nude dancer in an Oriental costume, bending toward a cobra, which she controls by playing a flute. White porcelain, gilded details, on a low rectangular base. H. 19,5 cm. Green printed underglaze mark "Rosenthal SELB-BAVARIA", embossed model no. "K 442.", gold brush signature of the painter, engraved signature of the designer on the plinth "B. Boehs.". Condition restored. Glued flute.

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