Lot Essay
According to Conner and Rosenkranz, Nocturne was cast in 1920 in an edition of approximately 25 bronzes.
'Nocturne', A Bronze Figure
Details
Josef Mario Korbel (1882-1954)
'Nocturne', A Bronze Figure
inscribed 'MARIO KORBEL © 1920' and 'No 5' and stamped 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-'
22¾in. (57.8cm.) high, on black marble base, dark brown patina
'Nocturne', A Bronze Figure
inscribed 'MARIO KORBEL © 1920' and 'No 5' and stamped 'ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N-Y-'
22¾in. (57.8cm.) high, on black marble base, dark brown patina
Literature
J. Conner and J. Rosenkranz, Rediscoveries in American Sculpture: Studio Works 1893-1939, Austin, Texas, 1989, pp. 97-98
I.S. Fort, The Figure in American Sculpture, A Question of Modernity, Los Angeles County Museum, Los Angeles, California, 1995, pp. 207-208
I.S. Fort, The Figure in American Sculpture, A Question of Modernity, Los Angeles County Museum, Los Angeles, California, 1995, pp. 207-208