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Rudolph Henn, Child Feeding a Squirrel, Art Deco Bronze Sculpture, circa 1920s

$800
£605.25
€698.56
CA$1,117.38
A$1,242.31
CHF 650.27
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Signed by the artist on the plinth, this desk-size sculpture of a child feeding a squirrel was created by the sculptor mostly known for his depictions of children, Rudolph Henn. In this small sculpture, the artist uses an unusual idea of combining typical Art Deco forms with the bright green patina that gives the work an element of ancient mysticism... Rudolph Henn (German/American 1880-1955) was born in Olsbrücken, Germany, In 1901. Henn studied figural sculpture at the Academy of Applied Arts in Munich, counting Syrius Eberle and Heinrich Waderé among many other famous classmates. In 1907, he worked as a model maker for an ethnographic expedition to the Dutch East Indies. In 1908, after his studies he was freelancing in Munich until 191, when he was drafted as a soldier. After the World War I, Henn moved his workshop to Kaiserslautern and, after his marriage; two of his daughters were born. In 1929, during the Great Depression, the family immigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. Since 1936, Henn was actively involved in the artistic design of the Harlem River Houses residential complex that developed under the Treasury Relief Art Project. There, he collaborated with Heinz Warnecke with Theodore Barbarossa, Erwin Springweiler and Richmond Barthé. In addition to large-scale monuments in public spaces, Henn continued to create smaller-scale bronze pieces. Many of his bronze works are of children, including fountain sculptures.
  • Creator:
    Rudolph Henn (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine the photos attentively, as they are an integral part of the item description.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819310178061

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