Antique bronze & alabaster, bust with marble base, of an Roman Emperor by Rudolf Küchler (Austrian 1867 - 1946).
Good quality, attractive and very decorative piece. Nice colours and patina.
Signed and with foundry stamp to the reverse. C. 1900 / 1910.
Very good condition. No damage or repairs.
Küchler studied at the Vienna Art Academy from 1883 to 1890 and then worked in Berlin .
Here he made architectural sculptures for the Hotel Esplanade , the Theater am Nollendorfplatz and for private houses. In Hamburg he made sculptures to decorate the facade of the Berlin Hotel Excelsior.
On behalf of Julius Menadier , director of the Berlin Coin and Medal Cabinet , he designed commemorative medals of the First World War from 1914 to 1917.
W: 32.5 x H: 29.5 x D: 18cm.
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