Figure - Spelter

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Michel Karis
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Spelter statue of a male Olympic athlete, standing about 43.5 cm tall and weighing 2.905 kg, made in Germany and dating from circa 1930–1940, in good condition with minor patina wear and depicted with an outstretched right arm holding a laurel wreath.

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A good size cast metal figure of a male Olympian athlete, standing circa 43,5cm tall and weighing 2905g, his right arm held forwards and holding a laurel wreath in a gesture of victory.
These types of statues celebrating the classical male physique were popular in Europe in the 1930s around the time leading up to the 1936 Berlin Olympic games.

Condition: Very good, no significant damages or repairs. Minor wear and discoloration of the patina commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

A good size cast metal figure of a male Olympian athlete, standing circa 43,5cm tall and weighing 2905g, his right arm held forwards and holding a laurel wreath in a gesture of victory.
These types of statues celebrating the classical male physique were popular in Europe in the 1930s around the time leading up to the 1936 Berlin Olympic games.

Condition: Very good, no significant damages or repairs. Minor wear and discoloration of the patina commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2905 g
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Spelter
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
43.5 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
14.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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