Fred Press Dancers set
07 February 2020
Description

Set of 4 different female ballet dancers on pedestals with "Fred Press" on edge of pedestals. Light chips damage. Each is 8" tall, 3"-4" wide, pedestals are 3.5" square. Painted clay or plaster.

Provenance

Purchased at an estate sale in Chicago in 1950s by my parents.

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For sale
Yes
Answered within about 19 hours
By Delia
Feb 08, 13:29 UTC
Fair Market Value
$400 - $600 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Good morning, Roxanne,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Fred Press (American, 1919-2012)
Four ballerina figures
polychromed clay
each marked © FRED PRESS on the side of the base
each 8 inches tall
CONDITION: not examined in person; client represents these have minor chip damage
PROVENANCE: Purchased at an estate sale in Chicago in 1950s by client's parents
$ 400-600*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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