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RARE AUSTRIAN ARTIST/SCULPTOR
LYDIS, Mariette (1894-1970). Born in Vienna, she also lived in Argentina and Paris. Noted painter of women, children and oppressed people. She illustrated many books. Exhibited actively in Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, Vienna, London, Geneva and the United States. She held solo exhibits in Buenos Aires (1945) and in Paris (1948), (1955) and (1959).
Exquisitely sculptured hand from a solid piece of wood, housed in the original glass coffin like showcase. Her signature is carved in the wood. Circa 1930’s. A striking example, very detailed and life like in appearance. Makes a fabulous display......... $1,850.00
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