Lot Essay
A similar lot was sold, Christie's London, Important Sculpture and Works of Art, 13 April 1983, lot 195.
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A GERMAN BRONZE FIGURE OF THE MESSENGER OF MARATHON BRINGING NEWS OF VICTORY, after a model by Karl Max Kruse Lietzenburg, late 19th/early 20th century
Portrayed running down steps, formerly holding aloft an olive branch, signed Max Kruse and inscribed to the front NENIKHAMEN, with Gladenbeck foundry signature to the reverse
19½in. (49.5cm.) high
Portrayed running down steps, formerly holding aloft an olive branch, signed Max Kruse and inscribed to the front NENIKHAMEN, with Gladenbeck foundry signature to the reverse
19½in. (49.5cm.) high