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Hugo Robus 'American' Bronze Fountain of a Laughing Youth

$6,500
£4,865.15
€5,621.74
CA$9,013.33
A$10,096.09
CHF 5,248.85
MX$124,666.41
NOK 66,866.16
SEK 63,211.55
DKK 41,952.52
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About the Item

Magnificent cast bronze fountain sculpture of an Imp like youth with Puck face and leaf like hair, nude and mounted on a petal form pedestal. Enormous thick aluminum basin with scalloped edge holds the youth, measuring 44" wide and 5"high. Artist signed on side of foot. There are bends to the lower part of the pedestal, and a very old faucet handle which has not been tried.
  • Creator:
    Hugo Robus (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59 in (149.86 cm)Diameter: 44 in (111.76 cm)
  • Style:
    Vienna Secession (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 397041stDibs: LU175525681663

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