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German Bronze Figure of Emil Jannings, Hollywood and Movie Interest

$1,160
$2,90060% Off
£881.05
£2,202.6260% Off
€1,017.90
€2,544.7660% Off
CA$1,625.78
CA$4,064.4560% Off
A$1,819.56
A$4,548.8960% Off
CHF 949.67
CHF 2,374.1760% Off
MX$22,189.20
MX$55,47360% Off
NOK 12,154.46
NOK 30,386.1560% Off
SEK 11,505.75
SEK 28,764.3860% Off
DKK 7,596.47
DKK 18,991.1760% Off
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About the Item

This is an exceptionally rare bronze of the noted early film star Emil Jannings. Emil Jannings was a German actor, popular in 1920s Hollywood. He was the first Oscar recipient, honored with the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 1929 ceremony. To date, he is still the only German to have won the Best Actor Oscar. A chance to own what may well be a one of kind bronze.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some wear to the patination as is often the case. Most of the patina wear is on the backside of the bronze.
  • Seller Location:
    Petaluma, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: f87991705247553883fs

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