Name: German Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fencer” by Fritz Heinemann
Brand: Fritz Heinemann
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German Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fencer” by Fritz Heinemann

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FRITZ HEINEMANN German, 1864-1932 "Der Fechter" [The Fencer] (1903) Patinated and parcel gilt bronze signed in cast "Fritz Heinemann" and inscribed "Akt Ges Gladenbek Berlin" raised over original black and white marble plinth cast circa 1915 Item # 310IXP02A A very fine example of a nude warrior after achieving victory in battle titled "Der Fechter" or "The Fencer", it is a reduction of the monumental marble statue placed in the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany. The sculpture is discussed contemporarily in 1903 in Public Opinion, vol. 35 when summarizing the selections that Illustrirte Zeitung chose to highlight from the most recent exhibition in Berlin. Under the header of "Three Important Works of Art: Illustrating the height of attainment reached in three departments of the recent Berlin exhibition", the editors note this model "Der Fechter" by Fritz Heinemann as the second of three works selected. They write: "The sculptor Fritz Heinemann, having felt his way through various forms of his art from portrait busts to monumental equestrian statues, has halted at the golden middle way equally distant from the path to eccentricity and the path to popularity. He belongs to the inner circle of the Berlin art world, in which he holds a secure place by reason of fifteen years of successful work. His latest production, "The Fencer", merits recognition on other gounds than the Kaiser's purchase of it; it is a spended incarnation of young manhood at the zenith of beauty and health." An exquisitely cast model by the renowned Belin foundry of Gladenbeck circa 1915, the present model shows an incredible attention to detail in every element. The very fine chiseling and chasing of details and the flawless skin qualities throughout are notable - the sword itself is a very finely cast object with fine raised ridges along the blade and a complex hilt. The entire model is raised over an early white and black marble stepped plinth. Artist Listings & Bibliography: * E. Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Vol. VI, Gründ, 2006, p. 1334 * Public Opinion, vol. 35, Thursday, 8 October, 1903 * Westermann's Jahrbuch der illustrirten deutschen Monatshefte, Volume 111, 1911-1912 Measurements: 18 3/8" [total height]; 6" W x 6" D [base]; 12 5/8" H x 4 1/2" diameter [bronze only] Condition Report: Minor patina wear to shoulder blades, tiny scuffs to buttocks and other minor scuffs here and there including one scuff to top of foot; bronze cleaned and sealed in conservator's wax; marble plinth with chipping. Sword is cast separately and can be removed from the hilt. About silla antiques & art Established in 2009, we have available in our 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery an ever-changing selection of carefully curated and catalogued furniture, decorative arts, paintings, sculpture and estate jewelry. Our company has long specialized in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display. The gallery is located at 117 W Burd Street in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania and is open by appointment only. We welcome your visit and would love to meet with you at the shop. For clients located outside of the area, we are always available to discuss items by video conferencing or by phone.

Creator:
Fritz Heinemann (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.38 in (46.69 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Marble
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1915
Condition:
See condition notes in description text.
Seller Location:
Shippensburg, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: 310IXP02A1stDibs: LU1059037285522

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