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Mario KorbelPortrait of a Gentleman1912
1912
About the Item
Nothing is more delightful than depictions of people from the turn of the century that convey a distinguished sort of elegance, composure and dignity. Gone today is the concept of "the gentleman" but to collect and have these works lends a sense of time and history to a room.
Korbel was one of America's great Beaux Arts sculptors who had an impressive career. At one point one of his great patrons was George Booth the owner of the Detroit News and it is interesting to speculate if this is another noteworthy individual..
However, this was probably cast while he was in Paris as it is a Paris foundry.
Works such as this work beautifully on desks and smaller tables to create intimacy and interest. This bronze has lovely quality of detail and the broader appeal of the stance of the gentleman which is eye catching.
This artist was born in the Czech state and first came to Chicago. He returned to train in Europe which was required to become an artist of a certain academic level at this time. Upon his return he was in Chicago and New York, eventually making New York his home. He became of full member of the National Academy of of Design in 1944.
He is in many distinguished museums and institutions and private collections of note.
The work is signed JM Korbel 1912 - has a stamp of the Monteguielli Foundry and that it is a lost wax cast.
It has a lively patina. The cane is not meant to be rod straight. It is not known how many casts were done of this but probably less than 5.
- Creator:Mario Korbel (1882 - 1954, American)
- Creation Year:1912
- Dimensions:Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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- Condition:Condition is lovely - no issues. Cane is not meant to be rod straight.
- Gallery Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1413214348082
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