Sculpture, Afscheid - 26 cm - Terracotta - 1950

This ancient terracotta sculpture depicts a touching and narrative family scene: a man and woman in an intimate embrace, while a child clings to the father. The composition, body posture, and facial expression give the sculpture a strong emotional charge, characteristic of the 19th-century romantic artistic tradition.

The detailing is of a high standard: carefully crafted clothing folds, natural movement, and a harmonious composition. The warm, dark brown patina with subtle signs of wear emphasizes the authenticity and age of the piece.

Such figurative terracotta sculptures were popular in the 19th century as status symbols in bourgeois interiors and are now increasingly difficult to find in this condition.