Antique Bronze Statue of a Sailor Boy, Signed O.Gladenbeck. Germany, Circa 1890

Description

Antique bronze statue of a sailor boy.
Germany , circa 1890.


This is a PRETTY and ANTIQUE very fine statue … more Antique bronze statue of a sailor boy.
Germany , circa 1890.


This is a PRETTY and ANTIQUE very fine statue ( sculpture ), signed O. Gladenbeck ( Oskar Gladenbeck ) ( 1850-1921 ).

Depicting a seated sailor boy, bare feet, seating on a column at the seaport, in a very expressive way, waiting for someone or something, holding a pipe in his right hand.

Signed on the bottom back O. GLADENBECK G.mb. H, also can read Bronce Garant.

Also signed at the bottom side Woodtke. Fec ( likely the foundry name ).

Very nice and fine piece.

Dimensions :

H : 4.5 inches ( 12 cm )

W : 1.75 inches (4.5 cm )

D : 2 inches ( 5 cm )

Weight : 15.5 oz ( 440 grams )

The heavy weight, related to the size, reflects the thickness of the bronze, authenticity of the piece.

Condition report :

Patina well preserved.

No dents or damage.

Clean and ready to be placed.

Rare piece. less