ALBERT HINRICH HUSSMAN (GERMAN 1874-1946): AN ART DECO EQUESTRIAN BRONZE KNOWN AS 'OLYMPISCHER SIEGER' OR OLYMPIC CHAMPION
Cast by Hermann Gladenbeck Foundry, Berlin, circa 1908
Inscribed to the cast 'A. Hinr. Hußmann', on the short side further inscribed 'A. Hussmann fec. Akt.-Ges. H. Gladenbeck Berlin - D625 ', mounted on a fossil marble base, raised on a bespoke fluted oak floor standing plinth, the bronze, 92cm long approximately, 92cm high; the bronze including plinth 162cm high
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£1,500 - £2,500
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£3,500 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Aktien-Gesellschaft Gladenbeck was one of the most prestigious foundries located in Berlin, Germany, that operated from 1851 until 1926.It was one of the most famous. The 'Goldelse', better known as 'Victoria', standing on top of the Victory Column in Berlin, Germany was cast by Gladenbeck.
Hussmann was a very successful equestrian sculptor during his lifetime; studying at the traditional Academy of Fine Arts in Berlin with his career success recognised by the Prussian Emperor, William II, who awarded him a Gold Medal for Arts.
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