Continental Carved Wood Figure of Mephistopheles
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Description
Early 20th century; mixed wood standing figure of Goethe's devil, dressed in full hat and cape, with removable sword, polychrome detailing to eyes and face, 46 in. H.
Provenance: From the Estate of a landowner in The Plains, VA. Mephisto was memorably played by Emil Jannings, in F.W. Murnau's 1926 masterpiece Faust.
Provenance: From the Estate of a landowner in The Plains, VA. Mephisto was memorably played by Emil Jannings, in F.W. Murnau's 1926 masterpiece Faust.
Condition
Repairs to goatees, feather in cap, hood collar, natural wood wear and losses, arm and cape repaired, age cracks to wood base
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Continental Carved Wood Figure of Mephistopheles
Estimate $800 - $1,000
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