LOT DETAILS

Materials:

bronze

Size Notes:

height: 59.5cm., 23½in.

Description:

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Markings:

inscribed G. Minne, numbered 8/8 and stamped with the foundry mark

Condition:

Bronze with a mottled dark brown/green patina. There is some patina wear and light surface scratches consistent with age and handling and some scattered historic patina losses. There are a small number of scratches to the reverse of the work. There is some light surface rubbing to raised areas in places. There are a few small instances of oxidation predominantly to the base. There is some surface dirt in the crevices. There is a spot of paint pigment to the foundry stamp. This work is in overall good condition.

Literature:

Inga Rossi-Schrimpf, George Minne: Das Frühwerk und seine Rezeption in Deutschland und Österreich bis zum Ersten Weltkrieg, Weimar, 2012, another cast illustrated p. 365

Provenance:

Paul Eeckhout, Ghent Private Collection (sold: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 23rd May 2007, lot 62) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner