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19th Century Halfdan Hertzberg Bronze Statue "Le Siffleur", 1889

$1,720
£1,313.81
€1,509.72
CA$2,455.31
A$2,692.06
CHF 1,405.77
MX$32,395.52
NOK 17,717.50
SEK 16,659.01
DKK 11,274.79

About the Item

Beautiful 19th century bronze statue signed on the base Halfdan Hertzberg (1857-1890) called the "Le siffeur", the "whistler". This bronze represent a young men hands in his pockets and whistling. Nice brown patina. We can see the name of the bronze "siffleur" in front with the inscription Exposition 1889. There is the same bronze statue in the Oslo museum. Foundry mark underneath
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Romantic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This piece has a wonderful patina. It might have at one time had a base but no longer.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AJM1stDibs: LU1273238426672

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