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Art Metal Works Art Deco Figural Smoking Stand

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $400

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

Art Deco figural nude smoking stand produced by Art Metal Works (later Ronson lighter company). Newark, NJ, circa 1957. Figural metal female nude supporting ashtray with amber glass liner (marked with "C" in triangle symbol on underside) standing upon a pedestal adorned with Grecian theater masks. "AMW 57" marked on underside of base. Repairs to metal and joinery of ashtray and right hand of figure. Crack to metal on ashtray. Wear and oxidization to metal on ashtray. Split and crack to metal on center of torso on figure. Losses to patina on left leg on figure on knee. White marks to metal on body of figure. Wear to metal throughout pedestal. Scratches to glass tray. 33 1/2" H x approximately 13" W (from head of figure to end of ashtray. )

Condition: Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.