Ferdinand Preiss, German (1882-1943), "Art Deco" cold painted bronze and bone female figure standing on an octagonal stepped marble base, known as "Spring Awakening" depicting standing partially robed woman with her arms stretched horizontally, 14 3/8" tall overall, signed on the lower backside of her robe "F Preiss" impressed, very light age cracking to the bone commensurate with age. Provenance: William Ruger estate, Newport, NH, old written tag under base.
