Wilhelm Lehmbruck (1881-1919)
Sitzendes Mädchen
signed and stamped with foundry mark 'W Lehmbruck C. VALSUANI CIRE PERDUE (on the back of the base)
bronze with brown patina
17 1/8in. (43.5cm.) long, 10 7/8in. (27.6cm.) high
Conceived in 1913-1914 and cast shortly afterwards
Provenance
Purchased by the present owner's parents prior to 1965.
Lot Essay
We are grateful to Professor Dieter Schubert for his help in researching this work.