Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1963) was a German-born sculptor who lived and worked in France for most of his career. He is best known for his Art Deco sculptures, which often featured stylized animals and figures.

Preiss was born in Erbach im Odenwald, Germany, in 1882. He studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule in Offenbach am Main and the Académie Julian in Paris. In 1908, he opened his own studio in Paris.

Preiss's early work was influenced by the Jugendstil movement, which was popular in Germany and Austria at the turn of the 20th century. His sculptures from this period are characterized by their flowing lines and organic forms.

In the 1920s, Preiss's style began to change. He was influenced by the Art Deco movement, which was characterized by its geometric forms and stylized ornamentation. Preiss's Art Deco sculptures often featured stylized animals and figures, such as his famous more...

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A resin, metal and wood figure of a girl with a hoop after the…

A resin, metal and wood figure of a girl with a hoop after the Preiss Art-Deco original, 22 cm high

An impressive Art Deco Ferdinand Preiss bronze figure of a…

Art Deco Bronze Dancing Woman by Ferdinand Preiss

An impressive Art Deco Ferdinand Preiss bronze figure of a naked young woman, she stands hands raised in a dancing pose, cold painted in silver. Height 41 cm. Signed F. Preiss to the black slate base with green onyx bands. Literature: Shayo, Ferdinand…

A rare Art Deco Ferdinand Preiss bronze and ivory figure…

Art Deco Bronze & Ivory Female Tennis Player Figure

A rare Art Deco Ferdinand Preiss bronze and ivory figure 'Female tennis player', she wears a cold painted gold tennis dress and shoes, standing poised for a back hand shot. On green and black onyx base, signed to the black section and with impressed…

Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943), 'The Rose', circa 1930, in…

"The Rose" by Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943), 'The Rose', circa 1930, in gilt bronze and ivory, depicting a standing woman in robes with left hand clutching a rose, set above a white and grey onyx socle, inscribed 'F.Preiss' verso, height 17.7 cm

Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943), Tambourine Dancer', c.1930,…

"Tambourine Dancer" by Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (German 1882-1943), Tambourine Dancer', c.1930, Berlin Germany, in gilt bronze and ivory, depicting a standing female dancer with long dress, flowing hair and outstretched arm clutching a tambourine, set above an octagonal marble base,…

A early 20th century bronze and ivory figure on marble base,…

Preiss Bronze and Ivory Figure on Marble Base

A early 20th century bronze and ivory figure on marble base, marked Ferdinand Preiss, height 20 cm

Bronze figurine, after Preiss, depicting an Arab boy mounted on…

Arab Boy on Marble Base Bronze Figurine

Bronze figurine, after Preiss, depicting an Arab boy mounted on marble base, signed to base

Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) German, the Torch dancer c.1925, a…

"Torch Dancer" by Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) German, the Torch dancer c.1925, a cold painted bronze mounted ivory figure of a dancer suspended on one leg, raised on a substantial green onyx base, signed 'F.Preiss' to the rear of the base, 29.5 cm high

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943), bronze and ivory figure…

F. Preiss Bronze and Ivory Lady Figure

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943), bronze and ivory figure of a lady, c.1920's, depicted walking mid stride with arms raised, set above a free flowing gown connected to a rectangular base signed F.Preiss, the whole set above a rectangular marble base,…

Art Deco Priess gilt bronze & ivory lady figure signed Priess,…

Art Deco Priess Bronze & Ivory Lady Figure

Art Deco Priess gilt bronze & ivory lady figure signed Priess, after Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss, circa 1920's, height 23.5 cm.

An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a Dutch boy, on onyx…

Art Deco Dutch Boy Bronze and Ivory Figure

An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a Dutch boy, on onyx base, in the manner of Johann Philipp Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943), unsigned. Height 17 cm.

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943), gilt patinated bronze and…

Grecian Maiden with Torch by Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943), gilt patinated bronze and ivory figure of a Grecian with Torch, c. 1925, modelled as a classical maiden in a long dress, with arm outstretched holding a flaming torch, signed in cast 'F PreiB', on a marble base,…

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943), gilt bronze and ivory…

"The First Jewellery" by Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943), gilt bronze and ivory figure of a girl, 'The First Jewellery', c. 1930, cast and carved as a girl wearing a heart-shaped locket, on rouge marble base, signed 'F. Preiss', height 14 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, 20th century…

Art Deco Dancer by Ferdinand Preiss

An Art Deco bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, 20th century base signed 'Ferdinand Preiss' 41 cm high

A Ferdinand Preiss style Art Deco figurine, faux ivory and…

Art Deco Awakening Figurine

A Ferdinand Preiss style Art Deco figurine, faux ivory and bronzed metal, the semi naked standing woman in awakening pose. Named to the base, height 21.8 cm

An Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure, 'Moor Boy',…

"Moor Boy" by Ferdinand Preiss, Art Deco Bronze Figure

An Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory figure, 'Moor Boy', by Ferdinand Preiss, circa 1925, modelled as a young boy in moorish costume, holding a tray with refreshments. Mounted on an onyx base, signed F. Priess. 17.5 cm high

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943) ivory figure of a nude, c.…

Preiss' Nude on Green Onyx Plinth

Ferdinand Preiss (German, 1882-1943) ivory figure of a nude, c. 1925, on a green onyx plinth, signed 'F. Preiss', height 29 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Ferdinand Preiss, 1882-1942, Flame Leaper, circa 1935, carved…

Flame Leaper by Ferdinand Preiss, 1935

Ferdinand Preiss, 1882-1942, Flame Leaper, circa 1935, carved ivory and patinated bronze, onyx base, engraved plaque to the onyx base inscribed 'Presented to Mrs Allan Dalziel / on the occasion of the launch of the / S/S 'Iron Knight' / (built by Lithgows…

A French Art Deco statue of a dancing woman, bronze and ivorine…

Art Deco Dancing Woman Statue by F. Preiss

A French Art Deco statue of a dancing woman, bronze and ivorine on marble base, circa 1930, marked 'F. Preiss', 36 cm high

Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943), 'Golfer', German, first half 20th…

Bronze and Ivory Female Golfer by Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943), 'Golfer', German, first half 20th century, cast and carved in patinated bronze and ivory in the form of a female golfer, with her club raised at the start of a left handed swing and her face downcast, signed in the cast…

An Art Deco style bronze figure of a dancer, after Ferdinand…

Art Deco Bronze Dancer Figure (44cm)

An Art Deco style bronze figure of a dancer, after Ferdinand Preiss, height 44 cm

Ferdinand Preiss 1882-1943, antique ivory and bronze, figure of…

Ferdinand Preiss Lisa Figure on Marble Plinth

Ferdinand Preiss 1882-1943, antique ivory and bronze, figure of 'Lisa', signed and stamped to back base, raised on a marble plinth, height 22.5 cm (repair to right arm)

Ferdinand Preiss, Golfer', first half 20th century, cast and…

Ferdinand Preiss Golfer Bronze and Ivory Sculpture

Ferdinand Preiss, Golfer', first half 20th century, cast and carved in patinated bronze and ivory in the form of a female golfer, with her club raised at the top of her swing and her face downcast, signed in the cast bronze foot 'F. Preiss', supported on…

Ferdinand Preiss, Hoop Girl', first half 20th century, cast and…

Ferdinand Preiss' Hoop Girl Bronze and Ivory Statue

Ferdinand Preiss, Hoop Girl', first half 20th century, cast and carved in patinated bronze and ivory as a girl standing with a large hoop held behind her back, incised signature 'F. Preiss' to the green onyx base, 21 cm high. Provenance: Private…

A bronze and ivory caped figure, 20th century, Devil facing the…

Bronze Devil Statue after Preiss, 20th Century

A bronze and ivory caped figure, 20th century, Devil facing the wind, modelled after the original by Ferdinand Preiss, 18.5 cm high, Nb: This Item requires a CITES certificate for export. This lot cannot be shipped to the USA or Territories., Symbol:

A bronze and ivory classically draped figure, 20th century,…

Bronze & Ivory Classical Figure After Ferdinand Preiss, 30cm

A bronze and ivory classically draped figure, 20th century, Rose, modelled after the original by Ferdinand Preiss, 30 cm high, Nb: This Item requires a CITES certificate for export. This lot cannot be shipped to the USA or Territories., Symbol:

A bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, 20th century, Champagne…

Bronze and Ivory Champagne Dancer Figure

A bronze and ivory figure of a dancer, 20th century, Champagne Dancer, modelled after the original by Ferdinand Preiss, 41 cm high, Nb: This Item requires a CITES certificate for export. This lot cannot be shipped to the USA or Territories., Symbol:

A rare Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) Art Deco cold painted…

Art Deco Butterfly Dancers

A rare Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943) Art Deco cold painted bronze and ivory 'Butterfly Dancers' figure, circa 1925, modelled as two intertwined dancers, in a rare cold painted silver and green colour-way, set upon an onyx base, signed F.Priess, 44.5 cm…

Ferdinand Preiss (1882 - 1943), Torch Dancer /, circa 1920,…

"Torch Dancer" by Ferdinand Preiss

Ferdinand Preiss (1882 - 1943), Torch Dancer /, circa 1920, bronze and ivory figure on onyx base impressed F. Preiss to bronze restoration to one flame. 38 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne, 19th-20th May, 2003, Lot 383