Circa 1895-6 — Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal (Australian, 1863–1931): A newly discovered and apparently unique patinated bronze statuette of a female nude with a python, likely identifiable with the model entitled 'A Priestess' exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1896.

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Estimate: £10,000–£20,000 hammer ≈ $13,306–$26,613
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Decorative Arts, London, New Bond Street · 2 July 2026
Record ID: TB-2026-004333
Record: first seen 19 Jul 2026 · updated 9 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Circa 1895-6. Bonhams, 2 Jul 2026, lot 151. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-004333.

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Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Circa 1895-6. Bonhams, 2 Jul 2026, lot 151. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-004333.

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