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Art Deco Herend Blanc de Chine Figurine The Death of Cleopatra by Szigethy Nagy Istvan

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Description

An exceptional and striking Hungarian Art Deco white glazed porcelain (blanc de chine) figurine titled The Death of Cleopatra (also cataloged as Kleopatra mit Schlange). Designed in the late 1920s to early 1930s by the celebrated sculptor Szigethy Nagy Istvan for the world-renowned Herend Porcelain Manufactory. Signed in mold on underside.

Dimensions: Approx. 9.75 inches H x 4 W x 4.75 L.