a german bronze figure of the wounded centaur

CAST FROM A MODEL BY FRANZ VON STUCK, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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a german bronze figure of the wounded centaur
cast from a model by franz von stuck, late 19th century
On base signed FRANZ VON STUCK and rectangular plinth
15½in. (39.5cm.) high

Sale room notice

Please note that this bronze should be catalogued as dating from the early part of the 20th century and not the late 19th century as catalogued. The plinth upon which the bronze rests is associated to the bronze.

Lot Essay

Franz von Stuck (1863-1928). Studied at the Munich academy (1882-84). A painter, he contributed illustrations to Fliegende Blätter and became a leading exponent of Jugenstil. His sculptures include various busts of women, athletes, amazons and neo-classical pieces such as The Wounded Centaur and Salome.

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