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Ferrous
11-30-2009, 05:33 PM
I was working as a mechanic at a recycling center when I found this. It was brought in with a load of brass and I saved her from a horrible melting death. She is 7 inches tall, about 1 pound, and appears to be made of brass. I have never seen anything like it. Oh and there are no markings of any kind. Anyone have any idea what this might be from or about?
marchas45
11-30-2009, 05:50 PM
That is awesome Ferrous, I was going to say hood ornament but I think it's just one nice hand crafted work of art. Are you sure it's brass? and does that yellow belong on the breasts?

P.S. I am finally a Full Member with this post thumbsup01
Diggler
11-30-2009, 05:55 PM
I like it a lot. Hopefully someone will know WTH...
coinnut
11-30-2009, 06:03 PM
Nice piece. Definitely looks like quality work. I would Google bronze sculptures and see if any similar work shows up. If you can get an artists name, you should be able to figure out how much it's worth. That would be the good news. The bad news is if it is a miniture prop for a movie set. Something they can get a close up of and enlarge for the big screen. Some props are worth money, but a lot of them are not. No markings anywhere?? Still a great piece of workmanship. thumbsup01
Ferrous
11-30-2009, 06:14 PM
No markings, no initials, and no the yellow paint is from Photoshop to be a little more presentable. I have googled until my googler hurts...no match. I have had it for about 12 years.
MNDigger
11-30-2009, 07:16 PM
That is really cool! I would say it is art deco. Maybe you could email these people a pic and they might know: http://www.artdecocollection.com/statueitemssold.htm
coinnut
11-30-2009, 07:21 PM
That is really cool! I would say it is art deco. Maybe you could email these people a pic and they might know: http://www.artdecocollection.com/statueitemssold.htm


Let's hope it wasn't stolen before you got it. ;) You may get a response from the Art Deco Police lol lol lol
Ferrous
11-30-2009, 08:10 PM
The art deco idea seems like you pretty much nailed it. Personally I don't think I would buy something like that though. :-\. If the art deco police show up........I know nothing, I see nothing :lipssealed: lol
marchas45
11-30-2009, 08:54 PM
I think it's a lot more modern than Art Deco. I think it's 70's 80's but that's me. I love it and I would have bought it. I love the way it's designed to stand as if she's ready to take off. Want to sell it. lol lol lol lol
z118
11-30-2009, 10:05 PM
That is awesome! Did you yellow out the boobs though? I can't figure out what is going on with that...

EDIT: photo shopped - got it!
OkieDigger
12-01-2009, 07:38 AM
Probably some type of Iron Maiden rendition. Some where there's a little boy that's put down his National Geographic. Almost too racy for the site. ;)
Krom
12-01-2009, 11:34 PM
Sweet, Ferrous! Lucky poop! What a beautiful piece! thumbsup01
My thoughts are, you should thank the god of Venus! 8)
(Love that butt shot, BTW! God bless you, and thank you! lol)
Someone out there, loved women, huh? :cheesysmile:
I also gotta say that it reminds me a lot of the 1927 Fritz Lang flick, Metropolis.
woodwizard
12-02-2009, 02:17 AM
reguardless of what it is or where it came from- hot or not that was a real good save-its definitely a work of art
OkieDigger
12-02-2009, 08:02 AM
Better email Joe some high res pics! lol
sectshun8
12-04-2009, 07:20 AM
Regardless of what it actually is, similar pieces are all over the 'net and fetch a decent price. That's an Antique Road Show item for sure! ;)
MNDigger
12-05-2009, 08:26 AM
Regardless of what it actually is, similar pieces are all over the 'net and fetch a decent price. That's an Antique Road Show item for sure! ;)


Good call Jimmy! thumbsup01 I really like that show!
emdees
12-06-2009, 12:18 AM
Her wings almost look airplane-ish with all the rivets...

emdees
HEAVYMETALNUT
12-12-2009, 03:38 AM
that's very cool! thumbsup01 she's a keeper for sure! nice eyeball find!
Snewboo
02-25-2010, 10:01 AM
Neat item,further evidence that mothwoman lives.
handyman
02-25-2010, 08:28 PM
That is great. I love art deco butt have never seen that figure. Kinda reminds me of
FLASH GORDAN :drool:
RickO
02-28-2010, 11:11 AM
Now that is one strange piece of art... quite detailed, but not representative of anything I am aware of in movies, comics or art deco. Strange.... RickO
Full Metal Digger
03-21-2010, 03:03 PM
I think she is Maria from the 1927 Fritz Lang movie Metropolis. Look at the pictures of her on Wikipedia, the costume is very similar. There may be better pictures if you google it. Take it to Antiques Roadshow or send them a pic, I have a feeling it is quite (very) valuable!
Cheap Thrills
03-21-2010, 06:51 PM
I think she is Maria from the 1927 Fritz Lang movie Metropolis? movie. Look at the pictures of her on Wikipedia, the costume is very similar. There may be better pictures if you google it. Take it to Antiques Roadshow or send them a pic, I have a feeling it is quite (very) valuable!


Ferrous ,
I think DaddyDigger is right . I'll bet what you have there is one of a kind .Nice save .

Baba