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.
VERY GOOD CONDITION