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Gotthilf Jaeger, a pair of bronze and ivory figures, falconer and casket bearer

About the Item

THE FALCONER' & 'CASKET BEARER': A PAIR OF GOTTHILF JÄGER (1871-1933) COLD-PAINTED AND PATINATED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURES CIRCA 1925 Modelled, cast and carved as two young boys in Renaissance costume, one holding a falcon, the other holding a small coffer, on a black slate plinth . Both figures are signed by the artist and have the foundry mark R.U.M. for Rosenthal and Meader who worked producing these and similar fine pieces until 1929 when they were taken over by Preiss and Kassler. This fine pair of Art Deco period silvered bronze and ivory figures are the work of a master sculptor and cast by a leading foundry. They are both in excellent condition. Each figure measures approximately: Height 27.5cm x width 13cm x depth 9cm Gotthilf Jaeger was a sculptor in Berlin (1871 Cologne - 1933 Berlin). The artist studied at the Academy in Karlsruhe Volz and Städel Institute Frankfurt / Main at home. Jaeger was also a teacher at the School of Applied Arts Pforzheim. DEFRA number QTDNB7A9 PLEASE NOTE: ONLY FOR SALE IN THE U.K. ONLY. PLEASE REQUEST A SHIPPING QUOTE
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Ivory,Cold-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1925
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6434244924702

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