Max Arthur Waagen (also known as Arthur Waagen) was born in East Prussia in 1833, dying in Paris (where he spent his entire career as a sculptor) in 1898. His production was extensive and he devoted himself to different themes, including one that fascinated him: the sea. This magnificent sculpture made in Paris at the end of the 19th century was titled 'Secours' which means "Rescue" in French. The sculpture represents, perhaps, a fisherman, or a sailor to the rescue of a fallen companion in a turbulent sea.
The statue is in very good condition. He carries in one of his hands a rope with an anchor. It could be that a rope that would go from one hand to the other is missing (I don't know if it will be like that or if the statue was conceived in this way). The marble of the base has some imperfections and can be changed.
The measurements are (without the base) 23.2 cm high x 9.3 cm deep x 11.8 cm wide, approximately.
Either way, this piece has incredible movement in space and would be a great value to add to any private or nautical collection.
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