Art Nouveau Bronze Tease

A demure bonnet-wearing lady in bronze doesn't seem awfully compelling to me...





But just wait until she 'opens up' a bit...




Seller says:

Bronze is very heavy and well made in good condition, however one of the screws from the bottom that holds the lady in place is missing, circa 1908. Bronze is marked on the back J.B. 239. J and B was an old Philadelphia foundry. Bronze is beautifully decorated with a Art Nouveau nude lady spread out on a lily pad, waiting for her lover to joint her. Each side of the lily pad is hinged and lifts to cover her up forming a robe or a cloak. This is a high quality bronze with wonderful craftsmanship and detail. Bronze measures 5 1/2" long by 5 1/2" wide and 3 1/4" tall.

A lovely bit of antique lingerie tease.